# Alex Krainer: The Middle East and Europe Just Shifted Overnight

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-05-22T01:37:19+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dialogue-works/episodes/alex-krainer-the-middle-east-and-europe-just-shifted-overnig
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## Resource

Analysis of Middle East tensions: US-Israel-Iran conflict risks, Iran's deterrence strategy, and Strait of Hormuz energy leverage. Contrasts US-China vs Russia-China summits, highlighting multipolar shift and de-dollarization. Examines controversial US primary elections and implications for domestic politics. Covers Ukraine conflict, European provocations, and Russia's strategic approach. Explores how BRICS, Belt and Road, and energy realignments reshape global power. Key themes: imperial overstretch, resource competition, and transition from Western-dominated systems toward Eastern economic gravity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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