Peter Zeihan joins Jay to break down the escalating conflict in the Middle East with major implications for Iran’s nuclear trajectory, global energy markets, and the future of American power. The discussion explores the rise of drone warfare as a transformative force, the fragility of Gulf economies, and why disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a cascading energy and economic crisis across Europe and Asia.

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00:00 – Intro

00:40 – What Is U.S. Strategy in the Middle East?

01:07 – Decision-Making Inside the Trump Administration

03:06 – The Breakdown of Policy Consistency

05:18 – Who Really Drives War Decisions?

07:38 – Iran’s Nuclear Strategy Explained

10:28 – Why Strikes Didn’t Stop Iran’s Program

12:06 – Iran’s Power Structure & the IRGC

16:17 – How Iran Profits From the Conflict

20:24 – The Drone Warfare Revolution

24:17 – Why the U.S. Is Falling Behind in Drone Defense

25:24 – Trump’s Potential Withdrawal & Strategic Risks

26:31 – Is This America’s “Suez Moment”?

28:38 – The Collapse of U.S. Global Influence

32:15 – Political Constraints and Power in Washington

34:33 – Globalization Is Breaking—But in the Worst Way

36:56 – Why Gulf Economies Are Unsustainable in War

41:54 – The Coming Global Energy Shock

47:14 – Why China Faces a Critical Energy Crisis

49:35 – Can Any Country Actually Intervene?

51:19 – Are We at a Systemic Breaking Point?

52:04 – Why Oil Supply Won’t Recover for Years

56:04 – Financial Fallout and Global Capital Flows

58:17 – The Future of the U.S. Dollar and Global Power

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