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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Trump demands Iran’s surrender, but ending war is not easy

Season 2026 Episode 10 | 8m 10s

President Trump has demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender, but we also know that ending Middle East wars on U.S. terms is no easy thing. The panel discusses the decision to go to war and examines the American strategy to the extent that there is, in fact, a strategy.

Major funding for “Washington Week with The Atlantic” is provided by Consumer Cellular, Otsuka, Kaiser Permanente, the Yuen Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump's rationale and objectives for Iran war remain unclear
Trump's rationale and objectives for Iran war remain unclear
Clip: S2026 E10 | 13:09
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 3/6/26
Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from March 6, 2026.
Episode: S2026 E10 | 26:46
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
DOJ faces pushback for withholding Epstein files on Trump
DOJ faces pushback for withholding Epstein files mentioning Trump
Clip: S2026 E9 | 10:56
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump’s allies under scrutiny for Epstein ties
Trump’s allies under scrutiny for Epstein ties
Clip: S2026 E9 | 9:49
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/27/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 2/27/26
Episode: S2026 E9 | 24:10
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Trump dealt major blow by Supreme Court
Trump dealt major blow by Supreme Court
Clip: S2026 E8 | 9:50
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Can Trump reset the story of his second term?
Can Trump reset the story of his second term?
Clip: S2026 E8 | 14:22
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 02/20/26
Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 02/20/26
Episode: S2026 E8 | 26:46
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
Stephen Miller’s rise to power in the Trump White House
Stephen Miller’s rise to power in the Trump White House
Clip: S2026 E7 | 11:57
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Washington Week with The Atlantic
How Stephen Miller reshaped the GOP's immigration policies
How Stephen Miller reshaped the GOP's immigration policies
Clip: S2026 E7 | 11:55