Gilbert Achcar, researcher: "Donald Trump's 'America first' should not be understood as a retreat into oneself: it is an assertion of dominance over the world"

Gilbert Achcar, a Franco-Lebanese intellectual, discusses the implications of Donald Trump's approach to Iran, contrasting it with previous U.S. interventions. Unlike the regime change sought in Iraq, Trump's goal is behavioral change, which has backfired, strengthening hardliners in Iran. The situation escalates with Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, suggesting a potential for renewed conflict post-U.S. midterm elections. Achcar notes Trump's uncertain strategy regarding Iran.