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Trump's Iran ceasefire: The end of a U.S. superpower?
Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer examine the 14-day Iran war ceasefire and the geopolitical implications following negotiations. They analyze reports suggesting the Trump administration will allow Iran to control and toll the Strait of Hormuz, potentially ending the longstanding guarantee of free navigation. They argue that this concession would strengthen China's influence on the region, undermine American credibility globally, and possibly mark a historic turning point signaling the end of Pax Americana and post-Second World War globalization.
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Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts
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Why Caroline Elliott wants to be the next leader of the BC Conservatives
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Do fringe conservative parties help or hurt the CPC?
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Trump’s Easter lunch, the Iran War, and why we must respect belief
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