Iran (thread 10), Episode 19: Mission Accomplished? How Bush's Wars Became Two Long Quagmires

This episode walks you through how quick military wins in Afghanistan and Iraq didn’t solve the hard political problems that followed — and why those mistakes still matter with Iran today.

Knocking a regime down is dramatic; building a stable peace is messy and slow. If you want a clear, honest look at the costs of force and the real questions that come after victory, this is for you.