Tensions are rising between the U.S. and its adversaries, particularly in the Middle East, and with global rivals like China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. President Trump’s military airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen have escalated, with the U.S. carrying out 13 airstrikes on Hodeidah’s port and airport, following another recent strike on Ras Isa Port. The attack on Ras Isa killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 150. Along with escalating rhetoric from Iran and China’s growing support for Tehran, these actions potentially signal a new phase in global security challenges. This discussion dives into the implications of Trump’s strategy in the Middle East, the U.S.-Iran standoff, and how China’s expanding military ties with Iran and Russia could alter global dynamics. The Signal-gate leak scandal and U.S.-Europe tensions further complicate the United States’ foreign policy outlook. (Filmed on March 31)
Our guests are:
Lai I-chung
- Prospect Foundation President
Mor Sobol
- Tamkang University Diplomacy and International Relations Associate Professor
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