Middle East Flashpoint – Global Economy in Flames

In the Agora Strategy Group geopolitics podcast “The Future of Power”, Dr. Timo Blenk (CEO) invites decision-makers from diplomacy, business, politics and the military to discuss current geopolitical developments on a monthly basis. The core of this project is to provide information about the influences of these developments and to create a sound basis for decision-making.

This month's guest is Dr. Cornelius Adebahr, an independent political consultant and editor-in-chief of our in-house think tank, the Agora Strategy Institute! In the 39th episode of our podcast, Dr. Blenk and Dr. Adebahr analyze the war in Iran and discuss the key players involved, Europe’s role, and the implications for the global economy.

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This month's highlights

• Theocratic multi-ethnic state: Iran’s history and capabilities

• Focus on the oil region: Reaction of the Gulf states and long-term economic effects

• The future? Consolidation of the regime or descent into civil war

HIn-house announcements

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Current projects, publications & events of the Agora Strategy team

• Agora Strategy Institute Executive Membership

• Agora Strategy Report: Agora Strategy Risk Report 2026

• Agora Strategy Report: Another Financial Crisis “Made in the USA”? How Debt, Tariffs, Crypto and AI Converge with War

• Agora Strategy Report: War with Iran 2.0: Scenarios and Implication

• Agora Strategy Report: EU-India Relations: Rising from the Shadow of Great Power Competition?