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Jason Pack and Mark Lobel discuss the economic implications of the ongoing Iran war and its potential impact on the global economy.

The Iran war rages on, oil prices continues to surge, and inflation spikes. When will we be in a global recession? Do we see stagflation coming back? Can military action open and secure the Strait of Hormuz? Or is that also a Chimera? Are the Disorderers doing this all on purpose do they benefit from all this Disorder? This week, Jason Pack and Mark Lobel discuss the big picture economic problems of the Iran war, including: America’s doomed insurance and military proposals to get oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz again, the collosal impact of continued closure on the global economy; the situation on America’s and Britain’s relationships with their Gulf allies; what rising oil prices and swelling Russian coffers means for Russia’s war on Ukraine; why China could be a surprise Orderer in this (if they chose to play the part); Starmer’s triangulating response to this crisis; and – as they Order the Disorder – the role Britain and Europe could play in mediating this conflict. To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Pack

Guest: Mark Lobel

Topics covered

• Iran war
• global economy
• oil prices
• inflation
• military action
• international relations
• stagflation

Keywords

• Iran war
• global recession
• oil prices
• inflation
• military action
• Strait of Hormuz
• stagflation
• Russia
• China
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts

Places: Iran, America, Britain, Russia, China, Gulf

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