The war in the Middle East is usually discussed as a military conflict. In this interview, Firas Modad argues the real consequences are far wider.

We discuss how escalation could spread through energy markets, shipping lanes and commodity prices - and why the economic effects of war may hit far beyond the battlefield.

Firas also explains how political incentives, donor networks and foreign policy alignments shape decisions in Washington, and why the incentives behind modern wars often look very different from the public narrative.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 – Why Iran Matters
00:07:25 – Why The West
00:12:17 – Energy Shock Risk
00:20:04 – Iran Endgame Scenarios
00:32:28 – Fog Of War
00:40:26 – Lebanon Expands
00:54:21 – Energy Decides It
01:02:30 – Christian Immigration View
01:08:27 – Debt And Decay
01:13:39 – Bible And Collapse
01:22:09 – Just War Test

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