Firas Modad

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James Delingpole interviews geopolitical analyst Firas Modad about the Iran-Israel war and its implications on global stability and energy markets.

James talks to Firas Modad, a geopolitical analyst (specialising in the Middle East, conflict, and energy markets) - about the Iran–Israel war and what it reveals about a world losing its grip. How in control is Trump? What are the fundamental differences between the Western and Arab mindset? From the collapse of restraint on the global stage to the economic shockwaves hitting energy and markets, this is clearly a system under strain — where is it all heading? Modad Geopolitics↓ ↓ ↓Brand Zero is a small skincare and wellbeing business based in Nailsworth in the heart of Gloucestershire, with a strong eco-friendly, zero-waste, cruelty-free ethos. Brand Zero sells a range of wonderfully soothing natural skincare, haircare, toothcare and wellbeing products, mostly hand made, with no plastic packaging or harsh chemicals. All our products are 100% natural and packaged in recyclable or compostable tin, paper or glass. Discount code: JAMES10 www.brandzeronaturals.co.uk ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children’s future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, James tells the shocking true story of how…

People in this episode

Host: James Delingpole

Guest: Firas Modad

Topics covered

• geopolitics
• Middle East conflict
• energy markets
• Iran-Israel war
• Western vs Arab mindset
• global economic impact
• environmentalism

Keywords

• geopolitical analysis
• Iran-Israel conflict
• energy markets
• Western mindset
• Arab mindset
• global economy
• environmentalism
• Brand Zero
• Watermelons

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Books & works: Watermelons

Places: Iran, Israel, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

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