Can Donald Trump survive a Strait of Hormuz shutdown?

Can Donald Trump survive a Strait of Hormuz shutdown?

The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump?

In this episode:

  • Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force
  • Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London
  • Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath

Host: James Bays

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