Bob Kagan

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

The Bulwark Podcast Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Pod Save America Bulwark Takes The DSR Network

Episode Appearances

The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 1, 2026

Bill Kristol: Trump Is All-In on Authoritarianism

“Previously appeared on podcast discussing Iran's ability to violate agreements and maintain leverage”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz ClosureTrump Administration Authoritarianism and Democratic Backsliding2026-2028 Election Interference and Voter Suppression Tactics

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 14, 2026

5/14/26: Trump Glazes Xi At China Summit, Fox News Shocked By China Tech, China Plans Arms Sales To Iran

“Referenced as claiming Iran war is worst US defeat in history”

Trump-Xi Summit Diplomacy and US Negotiating PositionChina's Technological Advancement and Semiconductor Self-SufficiencyIran War Strategic Failure and Great Power Realignment

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Pod Save America · May 12, 2026

AOC vs. Bezos

“Published piece comparing Trump's Iran failure to Pearl Harbor and other major U.S. strategic defeats”

Iran Nuclear Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz ControlGerrymandering and Redistricting in Virginia and Southern States2026 Midterm Electoral Implications and House Control

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The Bulwark Podcast · May 11, 2026

Bill Kristol: What a Bunch of Jackasses

“Author of 'Checkmate in Iran' article analyzing U.S. strategic defeat and loss of Strait control”

Iran Strait of Hormuz Control and U.S. Strategic DefeatPost-WWII International Order CollapseSouthern Redistricting and Racial Gerrymandering

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Bulwark Takes · Apr 8, 2026

BREAKING: Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; Delusional Leavitt Presser

“Referenced for analysis of Israel's strategic goal to turn Iran into a failed state”

Iran-US Ceasefire AgreementStrait of Hormuz Control and Maritime LawUS-Israel Strategic Misalignment

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The DSR Network · Feb 11, 2026

Welcome to the New Nuclear Nightmare

“Atlantic contributor whose analysis of return to pre-1945 world order cited as framework for understanding nuclear dangers”

New START Treaty ExpirationIran Nuclear Program and Regime ChangeUS-China Nuclear Arms Race

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