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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA, who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the extensive damage to Israel's Defence Industry, military and economy as a result of its surprise attack on Iran. We discuss Johnson's recent article in Sonar: https://sonar21.com/update-on-irans-targeting-of-israels-defense-industry/ | [https://archive.ph/KdJUH]
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Main Topic:
The video discusses the strategic targeting of Israel's defense industry and economy by Iran during the recent conflict, the implications of this damage, and the potential for future conflict. It also touches on the limitations of US power and the changing perceptions in the Middle East.
Key Points:
- Strategic Targeting by Iran: Iran strategically targeted key infrastructure in Israel, including ports, oil refineries, the international airport, research facilities (like the Weizmann Institute), and military bases.
- Damage Assessment: Israel imposed censorship, but reports suggest significant damage to critical infrastructure and the defense industry.
- Disparity in Size and Vulnerability: Israel's small size makes it more vulnerable to attacks compared to Iran, which has more resources and alternative options.
- Cost of Air Defense: Israel's air defense systems are expensive, and the rate of missile usage quickly depletes stockpiles, creating an economic problem.
- Limited Production Capacity: Western defense industries, including those producing missiles and fighter jets, have limited production capacity, making it difficult to replenish supplies quickly.
- Iran's Advantage: Iran's defense strategy focuses on mass production of missiles and drones, giving them an advantage in a war of attrition.
- Impact on Ukraine: The need to resupply Israel may affect the availability of certain weapons for Ukraine, particularly air defense systems.
- Trump's Narrative: Trump initially claimed Iran was obliterated, but this narrative is challenged by the reality of the situation. He was sold a false bill of goods regarding Israel's ability to quickly decapitate the Iranian regime.
- Changing Perceptions: The conflict has shattered the perception of an invincible Israeli military and highlighted the limitations of US power.
- Future Conflict: The speaker believes that this is not the end of the conflict and that Iran is reloading for the next round. There is a possibility of a false flag attack in the US to justify further action against Iran.
- IAEA and Transparency: Iran is likely to limit cooperation with the IAEA, reducing transparency regarding its nuclear program.
- Goodwill and Restraint: Iran's concern for its global image and the goodwill it has garnered may act as a restraining factor in its actions.
- Economic Impact on Israel: The damage to Israel's economy, including the tourism industry and manufacturing, could restrain its willingness to continue the conflict.
Highlights:
- The discussion of the specific targets hit in Israel and the extent of the damage, despite censorship.
- The analysis of the economic implications of the conflict, particularly the cost of air defense and the limited production capacity of Western defense industries.
- The debunking of Trump's narrative of a decisive victory and the discussion of the changing perceptions of US and Israeli power in the Middle East.
- The insight into Iran's potential motivations and restraining factors, including its concern for global goodwill.
- The comparison of the "Samson option" (Israel using nuclear weapons if facing annihilation) with the "Samsonite option" (Iran making Israel an unsustainable place to live, leading to emigration).
About Channel:
Glenn Diesen is a professor of Russian international affairs, with focus on geoeconomics, conservatism and the Greater Eurasia Initiative.
Professor Diesen is an academic, author, editor, and political commentator. His research focus is primarily on Russian foreign policy and the geoeconomics of Greater Eurasia and the emerging strategic partnership between Russia and China. Diesen’s latest books are Russophobia: Propaganda in International Politics (2022), Europe as the Western Peninsula of Greater Eurasia: Geoeconomic Regions in a Multipolar World (2021); Russian Conservatism: Managing Change under Permanent Revolution (2021); Great Power Politics in the Fourth Industrial Rivalry: The Geoeconomics of Technological Sovereignty (2021); The Return of Eurasia (2021); Russia in a Changing World (2020); The Decay of Western Civilisation and Resurgence of Russia: Between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft (2018); Russia’s Geoeconomic Strategy for a Greater Eurasia (2017); and EU and NATO relations with Russia: After the collapse of the Soviet Union (2015).