Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.
The American President has stepped back from the brink.
After calling for the destruction of an entire civilization, it appears Donald Trump is in a mood for peace.
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He has confirmed that Israel and the United States will stop attacking Iran for two weeks.
And while it is unclear whether the agreement will lead to lasting peace, what is certain is that America – and the world stage – has changed.
So how has Trump’s war on Iran shaped America? What is the world order like?
And can any of it go back?
Presenter: James Baze
Guest:
Sanam Vakil – Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House
Robert Pape – Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago
Kim Wehle – Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Baltimore Law School
Published on 8 April 2026
