Summary In this conversation, Michael Pregent, a former intelligence officer, discusses various topics related to counterintelligence and war. He explains the intelligence failure in Israel on October 7th and the role of Iran-backed militias. Pregent also highlights the influence of Qatar and the need to address its support for terrorist groups. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the foundations of war and the misconceptions surrounding it. Pregent discusses the threat posed by military-aged males and the need for vigilance in reporting suspicious activities. He concludes by discussing the support for Israel and offering solutions to address the current challenges. Takeaways Intelligence failures can occur when there is a lack of rigorous analytical competition and a failure to challenge groupthink. Iran uses proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas to carry out attacks, allowing them to maintain plausible deniability. Qatar plays a complex role, hosting US military bases while also supporting terrorist groups and funding universities and think tanks. There is a need to educate and inform the public about the realities of war and the tactics used by terrorist groups. The US should focus on holding Iran accountable for its actions and address domestic issues such as border security and the influence of extremist ideologies. Follow Michael Pregent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MPPregent Follow me on social media: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/a__pet⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/a__pet/⁠  Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/greatworkpod/⁠  Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@a__pet⁠  All of my links: ⁠sprouter.app/greatworkpod⁠