A dangerous game is unfolding as Israel, the US, and Iran stand at the brink of a potentially devastating regional war.
What are the key factors driving this recent escalation? How influential is the pro-Israel lobby and the military industrial complex in steering America’s foreign policy and wars in the region?
We speak with US army veteran James Carafano, from the conservative Heritage Foundation, who says America’s military buildup in the Middle East is aimed at deterrence.
We also hear from American peace activist and co-founder of Code Pink, Medea Benjamin, who says AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups have too much influence and leverage on US politics and members of Congress.
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