March 20, 2026

Escalation Spiral? Fears of a 'Forever War' as Both Sides Dig In

Becca Wasser, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security joins CNN to discuss tactical success versus strategic success in the war in Iran and Iran's capabilities.

Watch the full interview on CNN.

  • Commentary

    Defense

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    By Stacie Pettyjohn

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    Defense / Indo-Pacific Security

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    Defense

    How the War on Iran Threatens the Global Economy

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    By Becca Wasser

    • TIME
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