Welcome to Nations States with Yates

Setting the Stage for Iran Discussion

The Nuclear Threat from Iran

Military Success, Diplomatic Dilemma

Fred Fleitz Provocative Proposal

The Stakes for Main Street America

Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser

Iran’s nuclear ambitions, rising energy fears, and America’s next move in the Middle East, Steve Yates breaks down why Trump’s Iran strategy matters far beyond Washington. From military strikes and oil prices to terrorism, negotiations, and national security, Yates explains what victory could look like and why the stakes hit every American household.  

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Iran&rsquo;s nuclear ambitions, rising energy fears, and America&rsquo;s next move in the Middle East, Steve Yates breaks down why Trump&rsquo;s Iran strategy matters far beyond Washington. From military strikes and oil prices to terrorism, negotiations, and national security, Yates explains what victory could look like and why the stakes hit every American household.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow&nbsp;Nation States with Yates&nbsp;for clear, America First insight on the global threats shaping your future.

Nation States with Yates is your personal national security advisor: translating global politics, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk into clear, Main Street common sense. Hosted by Steve Yates, a former White House national security official, each episode delivers concise, experience-driven insight into how decisions are made at the highest levels, and what they mean for the United States and the world.

Nation States with Yates&nbsp;is your personal national security advisor: translating global politics, foreign policy,&nbsp;and geopolitical risk into clear, Main Street common sense. Hosted by Steve Yates, a former White House national security official, each episode delivers concise, experience-driven insight into how decisions are made at the highest levels, and what they mean for the United States and the world.

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Nation States: Iran, Trump & the Fight to Prevent a Nuclear Threat

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Welcome to Nation States with Yates

The Rise of Anti-Globalization Sentiment

Ambassador Lighthizer's Key Ideas on Trade

The Three Pillars of Lighthizer's Trade

The Ongoing Trade Disputes and Tariffs

The Need for Strategic Decoupling from China

Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Preview

Trade policy is about far more than prices at the checkout line. Steve Yates examines Ambassador Robert Lighthizer’s book No Trade Is Free and explains how globalization, tariffs, manufacturing, supply chains, and U.S.-China trade have reshaped America’s economic and national security priorities. He explores why reciprocity, strategic industries, and economic resilience have become central to today’s trade debate.  

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Trade policy is about far more than prices at the checkout line. Steve Yates examines Ambassador Robert Lighthizer&rsquo;s book No Trade Is Free and explains how globalization, tariffs, manufacturing, supply chains, and U.S.-China trade have reshaped America&rsquo;s economic and national security priorities. He explores why reciprocity, strategic industries, and economic resilience have become central to today&rsquo;s trade debate. &nbsp;
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Nation States: Why No Trade Is Free: China, Tariffs, and America’s Future

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The Trump Administration's Hemisphere

Conservative Wins and Their Impact

Challenges and Opportunities in the

The Importance of Western Hemisphere Allies

USAID Reforms and Election Trends

Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

While headlines focus on China, the Middle East, and Europe, a major geopolitical shift is unfolding much closer to home. Steve Yates explores the rise of reform-minded governments across Latin America, growing cooperation on border security and cartel enforcement, and why a stronger Western Hemisphere could benefit American families, energy security, supply chains, and economic growth. Yates argues that one of America’s biggest strategic opportunities may be right in its own backyard.

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While headlines focus on China, the Middle East, and Europe, a major geopolitical shift is unfolding much closer to home. Steve Yates explores the rise of reform-minded governments across Latin America, growing cooperation on border security and cartel enforcement, and why a stronger Western Hemisphere could benefit American families, energy security, supply chains, and economic growth. Yates argues that one of America&rsquo;s biggest strategic opportunities may be right in its own backyard.
Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insight into the global events shaping your family, finances, security, and America&rsquo;s future.

Nation States: America’s Quiet Comeback in Latin America

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The Importance of Borders and Immigration

The Changing Landscape of US Border Policy

Global Perspectives on Immigration and

Progress and Future Directions

What happens when a nation loses control of its borders? Steve Yates examines the dramatic shift in U.S. immigration and border policy since 2025, why borders remain fundamental to the idea of a nation-state, and how similar debates are unfolding in allies like the United Kingdom and Japan. From migration, public safety, and economic pressures to sovereignty, citizenship, and assimilation, Yates explains why border policy ultimately affects families far beyond the border itself.

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What happens when a nation loses control of its borders? Steve Yates examines the dramatic shift in U.S. immigration and border policy since 2025, why borders remain fundamental to the idea of a nation-state, and how similar debates are unfolding in allies like the United Kingdom and Japan. From migration, public safety, and economic pressures to sovereignty, citizenship, and assimilation, Yates explains why border policy ultimately affects families far beyond the border itself.
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Nation States: If You Don’t Have Borders, Do You Have a Country?

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Nation States: Iran, Trump & the Fight to Prevent a Nuclear Threat

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