Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463

What Douglas said about brutality of the Iran’s regime and why they are still in power is pretty accurate. I say that as someone who escaped Iran. One of my biggest wishes in life is see my country free again from this oppressive regime.

“I love how everyone is now an expert in Eastern European mineral deposits”.

Douglas couldn’t possibly be more on point about Iran. As an Iranian, I keep getting surprised with his depth of knowledge about the middle east. A free Iran will change the fate of the region for ever.

Douglas Murray is one of the most compelling speakers I have ever listened to, on issues I would tend to be on the otherside of he somehow always manages to deftly shatter any preconceived notions and makes you see the other perspective. Great guest Lex.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, it would be great to interview some Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines, to hear their firsthand experience and view about the whole situation, their morale, their stories, and expectations.

Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep463-sa See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. 0:00 - Episode highlight 0:24 - Introduction 2:38 - War in Ukraine 6:24 - Trump and Zelenskyy 20:54 - Putin 41:47 - Peace 51:38 - Zelenskyy 1:06:17 - Israel-Palestine 1:17:04 - Hamas 1:31:37 - Corruption 1:34:47 - Gaza 1:55:25 - Benjamin Netanyahu 2:12:36 - Hate 2:37:06 - Iran 2:47:55 - Interview advice 3:02:19 - War *CONTACT LEX:* *Feedback* - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey *AMA* - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama *Hiring* - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring *Other* - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact *EPISODE LINKS:* Douglas's X: https://x.com/DouglasKMurray Douglas's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@douglasmurray Douglas's Instagram: https://instagram.com/douglaskmurray Douglas's Website: https://douglasmurray.net On Democracies and Death Cults (book): https://amzn.to/4jahsxL The War on the West (book): https://amzn.to/38L7B36 *SPONSORS:* To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: *Call of Duty:* First-person shooter video game. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/call_of_duty-ep463-sa *Oracle:* Cloud infrastructure. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/oracle-ep463-sa *LMNT:* Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep463-sa *AG1:* All-in-one daily nutrition drink. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/ag1-ep463-sa

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Lex is always determined to find good in everybody and see every conflict as about misunderstandings. That's generous, and applies quite often. But recent events have shown that it is far from universal.

I, cannot imagine being in a war zone. Southern Arizona was bad enough for me. I pray for peace each day, many times a day.

Douglas Murray is an absolute wordsmith.