U.S.’ Mistakes On Iran, Russia Vs China’s Ambitions | Elbridge Colby Podcast

After the Afghanistan debacle, the Biden administration finds itself mired in two battles raging in regions far from the U.S. Washington has been funding Ukraine’s fightback against the Russian forces and Israel’s onslaught on Hamas after the October 7 provocation. However, with elections approaching, the Biden administration seems to be facing the consequences of funding two wars.

In the latest episode of HT Podcast, Elbridge Colby - Former Deputy Assistant Defence Secretary, USA & Co-founder & Principal, Marathon Initiative - argues that the U.S. should not seek to be the leader of the world and abandon policies that it does not have the resources to back up. The security analyst also speaks on why China is the real threat for the U.S. and explains why relations with India are critical for the Biden administration. Listen to this podcast for all the details.

00:00 - INTRODUCTION

1:47 - U.S. & THE TWO RAGING CONFLICTS

7:20 - THE BIGGEST THREAT FOR U.S.

9:05 - THE IRAN THREAT FOR U.S.

17:10 - THE CHINA THREAT

24:55 - IS U.S. UNDERESTIMATING CHINA?

29:13 - WILL GURPATWANT ROW HAMPER INDIA-U.S. TIES?

35:00 - U.S. BEHIND CHINA IN NAVAL MIGHT?

41:10 - THE U.S.-INDIA PARTNERSHIP