“Disappointed Across the Board”: Is Iran Causing the US-EU Alliance to Crumble?
Episode description
President Trump’s call for naval assistance in the Strait of Hormuz has not been answered by European allies. Does this signal a growing crisis of confidence in the West? Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove and international journalist Rosanna Lockwood examine the latest developments in the war with Iran, as well as rising political polarization in France and the UK, fears of domestic terrorist attacks in the West, and the critical importance of Kharg Island to the global energy market.
In this episode:
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01:48 – The divisive dilemma at the Strait of Hormuz
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04:05 – Fears of Iranian proxy terror attacks in the West
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06:14 – Political polarization in European elections
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12:45 – Iran’s internal media strategy
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14:47 – The strategic importance of Kharg Island
Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and guest co-host Rosanna Lockwood (International Journalist)
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