Suzanne Maloney joins The Ezra Klein Show for a conversation about Iranian strategy and the challenges facing the United States.
The reading list below records the books recommended in this episode’s published show notes. Follow the original source for the full conversation and context.
Guest: Suzanne Maloney
Episode: Why Iran Believes It Has the Upper Hand
Episode date: April 3, 2026
Books recommended by Suzanne Maloney
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The Twilight War
American Hostages in Iran
Democracy in Iran
An independent reading guide. Not affiliated with The Ezra Klein Show or The New York Times. Recommendations are sourced from the episode’s published show notes.