Jimmy interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson about the future of U.S. military involvement in the Middle East, with the two arguing that the United States could eventually shift toward an offshore-balancing strategy with fewer permanent bases and more reliance on naval forces. The conversation focuses on claims by Tucker Carlson that Israel’s strategic objectives include driving the U.S. military out of the region, while Wilkerson argues that Washington’s continued alignment with Israel has constrained American foreign-policy choices. The discussion then expands into the idea of a “Greater Israel” project, Israeli regional ambitions, U.S.-Israel relations, AIPAC and American political influence, and the possibility that Turkey, Pakistan, Gulf states, or Egypt could eventually resist further Israeli expansion. The segment concludes with discussion of Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Israel’s population and demographics, Netanyahu’s claims about Israel fighting on multiple fronts, and speculation about how regional powers could respond to Israeli ambitions. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydor