Geoff Bennett interviews Cliff Kupchan, chairman emeritus of Eurasia Group and senior fellow at the Center for the National Interest, to unpack the recent escalation in the Iran conflict and its ripple effects across global markets. Kupchan explains how the flare‑up could tighten supply chains, raise oil prices, and shift geopolitical alliances, while also highlighting potential long‑term shifts in U.S. foreign policy. He offers a nuanced assessment of the risks to international trade and financial stability, drawing on his extensive experience in Eurasian affairs. The conversation provides readers with a clear, expert‑backed perspective on how the conflict may reshape the global economic landscape.
To discuss the latest flare-up in the war with Iran and the impact on the global economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Cliff Kupchan. He's chairman emeritus at the consulting company Eurasia Group and senior fellow at the think tank Center for the National Interest.