March 31, 2026
Leslie Vinjamuri, Julianne Smith, and Evan Medeiros discuss the escalating US-Iran conflict and its broader implications.
About This Event
Following the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran a few weeks ago, the conflict has escalated well beyond the Gulf region with implications for global alliances, energy, and security. With President Trump now warning NATO of a “very bad” future if allies do not open the Strait of Hormuz, even suggesting the involvement of China, how will global alliances react and reshape as this conflict continues to evolve? And where will this leave US leadership on the global stage? Join Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri, former NATO Ambassador and Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on Defense and Security Julianne Smith, and Distinguished Nonresident Fellow on China Dr. Evan Medeiros as they answer these pressing questions and discuss the global implications of this emerging conflict.
Host Seth Jones speaks with Ambassador Ryan Crocker to unpack Iran’s complex political landscape, regional power dynamics, and the role of U.S. allies as the conflict unfolds. Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, Ambassador Crocker offers a deeply informed perspective shaped by his past service as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait, and Lebanon.
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