Dr. Len Cutler, Siena University professor of political science and international relations on United States and Iran, April 10th, 2026
Siena Professor of Political Science Len Cutler takes deeper look at U.S. action in Iran
Power & Politics · WRGB CBS6, Power And Politics, Tom Eschen
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Show Notes
Dr. Len Cutler, professor of political science and international relations at Siena University, joined Power & Politics on Thursday, discussing the current conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Setting the Stage: Iran–U.S. Crisis Overview
- [0:00:01 – 0:04:10]
- Introduces the conflict, brief history since 1979, and Trump’s stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Trump I vs. Trump II: Expanding Presidential Power
- [0:04:10 – 0:08:21]
- Compares Trump’s first and second terms and how constraints on presidential power have changed.
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Congress, Impeachment Talk, and War Powers
- [0:08:21 – 0:17:17]
- Examines Congress’s limited role, impeachment chatter, and the practical impact of the War Powers Act.
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The Strait of Hormuz and Global Economic Shockwaves
- [0:17:17 – 0:22:19]
- Explores Iran’s control of the Strait, rising costs at home, and international stakes—including China’s role.
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Allies, NATO, and America’s Future Standing
- [0:22:19 – 0:24:43]
- Looks at NATO’s reluctance, evolving negotiations, looming deadlines, and what this may mean for U.S. global influence.
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