
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel
From Dialogue Works by Nima Rostami Alkhorshid
May 4, 2026 · 1h 13m
About this episode
The episode discusses escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing Iran's diplomatic stance and the implications for US foreign policy and regional dynamics.
Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate: US announces naval escorts as Iran intercepts vessels, controlling strategic passage. Analysis explores Iran's diplomatic proposal, existential stakes for Tehran versus US tactical posturing, and regional implications across Lebanon and Palestine. Discussion covers China rejecting unilateral US sanctions as illegal under international law, and the broader shift toward multipolar global order. Experts critique inconsistent 'gunboat diplomacy,' arguing genuine dialogue—not military threats—is essential as emerging powers assert sovereign rights to negotiate as equals, transforming traditional Western-dominated international relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Nima Rostami Alkhorshid
Guest: Col. Jacques Baud
Topics covered
- Iran-US relations
- geopolitical tensions
- diplomatic proposals
- multipolar global order
- gunboat diplomacy
- sovereign rights
- international law
Keywords
- Strait of Hormuz
- Iran
- US
- China
- diplomacy
- gunboat diplomacy
- multipolarity
- international relations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US, Iran, China, US sanctions
Places: Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, Palestine
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