Iran, three weeks on

In this episode, Oliver Hartwich and Eric Crampton are joined by retired Major General John Howard to assess the Iran conflict three weeks on, covering how it has escalated, what the odds of de-escalation look like, and whether a US ground invasion or ceasefire is realistic. They also explore the wider global picture, from China's posture around Taiwan to Ukraine's worsening position, and what it all means for New Zealand's fuel security, energy resilience, and national preparedness.

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Iran, three weeks on is an episode from The New Zealand Initiative by The New Zealand Initiative.

This episode is 00:57:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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