The American Iron Dome Is an Expensive Boondoggle That Won’t Work

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The American Iron Dome Is an Expensive Boondoggle That Won’t Work

Joseph Cirincione reflects on a long career of listening to politicians and generals pitch an impossible missile defense system.

Matthew Gault

Feb 14, 2025

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President Donald Trump wants to build an American Iron Dome. He even signed an executive order to make it happen. It’s a terrible idea, one we’ve tried before, and one that will make America less safe.

In this episode, Joseph Cirincione returns to the program to detail his personal history with complicated and costly missile defense systems.

It all starts…

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The American Iron Dome Is an Expensive Boondoggle That Won’t Work

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