521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?

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The episode discusses Trump's naval blockade and its implications for global politics and the economy.

As Trump unleashes yet more global economic turmoil with his aggressive Strait of Hormuz blockade, is he creating a state of ‘permanent emergency’ and reshaping the world order in ways nobody can predict? Why did JD Vance give up on negotiations with Iran after just 21 hours, and why is the 'ceasefire' already collapsing? What surprised Alastair most about his interview with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more. If you’re Gen Z, take our survey ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and if you’re 29 or over, use this ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠. __________ Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alastair, Rory

Guest: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Topics covered

• Trump
• naval blockade
• global economy
• Iran negotiations
• Ukraine
• world order
• permanent emergency

Keywords

• Trump
• naval blockade
• Strait of Hormuz
• Iran
• Zelenskyy
• global turmoil
• ceasefire
• permanent emergency

Sponsors

Fuse Energy, NordVPN

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