Chat Club Aktuell is the London Speaker Bureau’s interview series exploring key developments in politics, business and society.
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains a major source of uncertainty for governments, businesses and international markets alike. In this edition of Chat Club Aktuell, Roland Vestring speaks with geopolitical expert Ali Fathollah-Nejad, founder of the Center for Middle East and Global Order.
What you will learn in the interview
Ali Fathollah-Nejad provides context on the current dynamics between the United States and Iran and discusses, among other things:
- Why US policy towards Iran is currently characterised by uncertainty
- The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz
- The role of the Gulf states in the current conflict
- Why economic pressure can often be more effective than military action
- Which geopolitical risks companies and markets should be monitoring
- Why this matters for companies
Geopolitical crises have a direct impact on energy prices, supply chains and investment decisions worldwide. This makes it all the more important to assess international developments early and understand their potential implications.
👉 Watch this edition of Chat Club Aktuell to hear how Ali Fathollah-Nejad assesses the situation in the Middle East and which developments are likely to be particularly significant in the months ahead.
