Maritime Trade
Discover key takeaways from 3 podcast episodes about this topic.

Pepe Escobar: China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz
Pepe Escobar argues that the US has suffered a comprehensive strategic defeat in its conflict with Iran, leading to a new geopolitical order where Iran, backed by Russia and China, now controls the Strait of Hormuz and dictates terms for global energy transit.

Pepe Escobar: China Just HUMILIATED Trump’s Blockade Plan - Iran Takes FULL Control of Hormuz
Donald Trump's announced blockade of Iranian ports is a performative PR stunt, strategically ineffective, and primarily targets China, revealing US military limitations and accelerating the decline of its global influence.

Gas Prices SOAR As Trump Floats TROOPS In Hormuz Strait
Former President Trump's aggressive plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz with US Navy escorts and political risk insurance led to an immediate surge in crude oil prices, triggering a cascade of economic instability and political backlash.