s the United States about to launch military strikes against Iran? Former National Security Council official Michael Allen joins One Decision to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East, revealing why he believes President Trump will soon authorize joint US-Israeli military action against Iran.

In this episode, Michael Allen analyzes:

• Why Iran negotiations may be doomed to fail

• Putin's negotiating strategy and the Donbas sticking point

• Europe's slow response to Trump's defense spending demands

Michael Allen is a Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, co-host of NatSec Matters Podcast, and a former NSC official who ran intelligence strategy and counter-proliferation.

Show Notes: 

• A Second Wave of Popular Anger Is Building in Iran | WSJ 

• The Critical Importance of Ukraine’s Fortress Belt in Donetsk Oblast | ISW 

Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Sabrina Singh (former Pentagon Press Secretary).

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