Latest / One For the Road 1776
The Path to the War with Iran--Issues, Analysis and Commentary
A number of decisions by the Trump Administration define itsproclivity for military action. These decisions give context to the attack on Iran. They’re almost a path to the present conflict.And a part of this path is what can be called thechicken-hawk factor. The term describes an individual who has avoided military service but who promotes a martial or pro-fighting stance. It’s a show of bravado to the world. And there’s an assertion that the President is a chicken-hawk. One chicken-hawk assumption is that the decision to engagein hostilities may come more quickly than for someone with…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.