The speaker says the war may reach a point of no return within hours or by the next day if the United States follows through on threats against Iran.
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WAR Escalation
The speaker says the war may reach a point of no return within hours or by the next day if the United States follows through on threats against Iran.
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Saudi entry into the war could activate Pakistan through mutual defense, opening an eastern front and putting nuclear weapons into play even if Jiang does not expect tactical nuclear weapons to be used.
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"This weekend, we have reached a turning point in the war. It is possible that in a few hours, or by tomorrow, we will..."
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The lecture names the law of proximity: people and nations play many games at once, but the nearest game is the one that governs action.
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