About this episode
Ben Kelleran interviews Dexter White about international choke points, AI, and US national security regarding China and Iran.
Yesterday I had Dexter White on the podcast as the perfect follow up to Tom Luongo on Monday. This was before the ceasefire, so we will see how that plays out and how markets react. We talked about the Strait of Hormuz and other international choke points, some of the nuances of AI and the media environment, and the national security importance of the great power competition with China. For anyone interested in a look at some of the most important topics facing the US right now, this one is worth a listen. You can find Dexter on Twitter and at Gold Goats n’ Guns . Podcast Summary * The situation with the Strait of Hormuz, what it means for the US, and the various supply chains that are impacted by it. * The nuances that are involved with the situation in Iran, and the lack of second and third order thinking from different media personalities. * The legal problems facing Netanyahu, and why Israel has influence, but they aren’t the only driving force behind the recent operations in Iran. * Why the US approach to China’s access to energy is a matter of national security. * The different islands in play in the Strait of Hormuz, from Qeshm and other islands in the narrowest part of…
People in this episode
Host: Ben Kelleran
Guest: Dexter White
Topics covered
- international relations
- national security
- energy supply chains
- US-China competition
- media analysis
- Iranian politics
Keywords
- Strait of Hormuz
- Dexter White
- national security
- China
- Iran
- energy
- media
- US politics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran, China, Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island, Qeshm, Hormuz, Larac
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