One year after Oct. 7, 2023, violence is spreading across the Middle East. On the latest episode of “Impromptu,” columnists David Ignatius and Josh Rogin talk with Damir Marusic about the broader forces at play in the conflict, the lack of plans for a stable future and what a Trump victory would mean for the U.S.-Iranian relationship.

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Damir Marusic: Ukraine recently launched an expedition into Russia’s Kursk region without alerting the White House. And Israel similarly launched its assault on Hezbollah with what seems like zero notice to Washington. Throughout the Gaza operation, President Joe Biden has voiced frustrations at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to temper Israel’s response.

Why do you think our president’s word has been so easy to ignore?

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David Ignatius: I do think that the United States has had more........

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