Shashank Joshi is Defence Editor at The Economist, where he writes on a wide range of national security, defence and intelligence issues.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Shashank Joshi discuss how the war of attrition between the United States, Israel, and Iran is unfolding, whether military successes justify the enormous economic and strategic costs, and why Iran’s nuclear program r...
Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey – The article meticulously details the restrictions placed on satellite imagery while simultaneously acknowledging the role of Starlink, creating a layered defense against scrutiny of US involvement. The framing centers on “responsible” image release, effectively diverting attention from the core issue of US-led information control. The shift from acknowledging Iran's independent military capabilities to portraying it as reliant on U.S. intelligence d...