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Is the Iran War Worth It? | The Counter-Insurgency

Welcome to The Counter-Insurgency, the Fighting for a Free Future news round-up which helps you see the issues of the day through the principles of a free society.

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Welcome to The Counter‑Insurgency, the Substack‑exclusive companion podcast to The Insurgency with Steve Baker. Every two weeks, Steve, Harry and political consultant Laura Emily Dunn analyse the week’s events through the lens of the principles of a free society.

This week, Harry, Laura and Ted are joined by Voice for Freedom Albie Amankona to discuss Andy Burnham's new cabinet and debate whether the Iran War was worth it.

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