Iran, the global energy crisis, and the case for permanently waiving the Cyprus arms embargo

Iran, the global energy crisis, and the case for permanently waiving the Cyprus arms embargo

March 20, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 1382

About this episode

The episode discusses the global energy crisis, US foreign policy in the Straits of Hormuz, and the case for ending the Cyprus arms embargo.

Ian Lesser, Zissis Marmarelis, Damian Murphy, and Endy Zemenides join Thanos Davelis this week as we look into Trump’s calls for Europe to join the US in the Straits of Hormuz, the unfolding global energy crisis and what it means for Greece, and why now is the time to end the Cyprus arms embargo.

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Host: Thanos Davelis

Guests: Ian Lesser, Zissis Marmarelis, Damian Murphy, Endy Zemenides

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Places: Greece, Cyprus, Europe, US, Straits of Hormuz

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