Taking the long view with John Simpson
The veteran correspondent on lessons from the past and on the role of the US and Iran in the current conflict.
Lyse speaks to veteran correspondent John Simpson about lessons from the past and about the role of the US and Iran in the current conflict.
John reflects on the pressure Israel is under from its allies, how the presence of hostages could impact military decisions and the dangers Israeli troops face going into Gaza.
PRESENTERS:
- Lyse Doucet, 大象传媒 chief international correspondent
- John Simpson, 大象传媒 world affairs editor
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TEAM:
This episode was made by Joe Kent with Clare Williamson in London and Alex Lederman in Israel. The studio manager was Gareth Jones and the assistant editor Neal Razzell. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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