How the Iran War Could Hit Your Wallet and the Global Economy | Statecraft Unfiltered

How does a war in the Middle East translate into higher prices at the gas pump, increased transportation costs, pressure on global supply chains, and broader economic uncertainty? In this episode of Statecraft Unfiltered, IWP Broadcast host Olivia Fanders sits down with Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley to examine the economic fallout of the Iran war and how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can ripple across the global economy. The conversation explores how disruptions to crude oil and natural gas supplies create immediate supply shocks, why those shocks affect far more than fuel prices, and how rising energy and transportation costs can eventually reach groceries, manufacturing, fertilizer, plastics, infrastructure, and other parts of everyday economic life. Dr. Bradley also examines the longer-term consequences for global economic growth, the particular vulnerability of developing economies, the role of the Federal Reserve during periods of economic instability, and the risks of policymakers overreacting to short-term crises. The discussion expands into global trade, economic freedom, China and Russia’s ability to exploit international instability, and whether America’s growing national debt should itself be considered a national security vulnerability. Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley brings both academic and national security experience to the discussion. She is an IWP Professor, the George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and Academic Director at The Fund for American Studies, and previously served as an Economic Analyst with the CIA’s Office of Terrorism Analysis. Her work focuses on economic analysis, economic freedom, and the political economy of terrorism, giving her a unique perspective on the intersection of economics, conflict, and national security. About IWP Broadcast IWP Broadcast brings the expertise of The Institute of World Politics’ faculty, scholar-practitioners, students, and guests into timely conversations about national security, intelligence, diplomacy, economics, conflict, and statecraft. Statecraft Unfiltered is IWP Broadcast’s long-form interview series, providing space to move beyond breaking-news headlines and examine the strategic, economic, historical, and policy forces shaping major international events. The series supports IWP’s mission-oriented approach to education by connecting contemporary events with the study and ethical practice of statecraft. IWP educates future leaders in the instruments of national power, including diplomacy, military strategy, intelligence, counterintelligence, economic strategy, public diplomacy, and leadership, while emphasizing a realistic understanding of the international environment. Interested in studying statecraft, intelligence, national security, international affairs, or related fields? Explore IWP’s graduate programs, learn from experienced scholar-practitioners, and discover how an IWP education can prepare you for a career addressing some of the most consequential national security challenges facing the United States and the world. Learn more about IWP admissions: https://www.iwp.edu/admissions Apply to IWP: https://www.iwp.edu/admissions/graduate-application-guide/apply-online Request more information about IWP: https://www.iwp.edu/admissions/graduate-application-guide/apply-online Learn more about Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley: Dr. Anne Rathbone Bradley | IWP Faculty: https://www.iwp.edu/faculty/anne-rathbone-bradley