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The John Batchelor Show

Global Authoritarian Threats from Iran, Russia, and Beijing

Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Senior Fellow (Nonresident)
Mary Kissel
Caption Naval units from Iran and Russia carry out joint naval drills at the Port of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, on February 19, 2026. (Getty Images) Share to Twitter
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Caption Naval units from Iran and Russia carry out joint naval drills at the Port of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran, on February 19, 2026. (Getty Images) Share to Twitter

On The John Batchelor Show, Mary Kissel analyzes the United States Navy’s buildup near Iran and explores potential regime change. She also analyzes the interconnected nature of global authoritarian threats from Russia to Beijing.