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Nov 2024
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Frankly Speaking | S11 E10 | Norman T. R...

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It’s been just over two weeks since the American electorate made their voices heard, with Donald Trump securing a commanding victory in the presidential race.

On this episode of Frankly Speaking we hear from former Senior CIA Operations Officer and Middle East expert Norman Roule to break down what this means for the future of US foreign policy.

Can President-Elect Trump deliver on his promises to swiftly end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza? What will his victory mean for the crisis in Gaza and the future of US-Saudi relations? And how will his approach to the Middle East reshape America’s role on the global stage?

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