Can the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine develop into a much wider global crisis? In this episode of Chakravyuh, host Gaurav Sawant speaks with Dr. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist at the Gulf Research Center, for a detailed look at the wars, economic pressures and strategic risks shaping the region.
The episode examines the continuing conflict involving Iran and the US, the growing pressure around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandab, and the consequences for Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf. Sfakianakis discusses the possibility of continued escalation, the role of regional proxies and the challenges facing the US as it tries to maintain security and freedom of navigation.
The conversation also looks at whether Gulf countries can build a more integrated security system, how the crisis could affect Saudi Vision 2030, and whether a future regional security architecture could emerge from the current turmoil.
From IMEC and global trade routes to oil, fertilisers, inflation and Europe's energy security, this episode asks what prolonged wars could mean for the world — and what happens when critical choke points come under sustained pressure.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
India Today Podcasts. Innehållet i podden är skapat av India Today Podcasts och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
