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Frontlines: Ukraine, Iran, oil markets, and what the World Cup reveals about global politics
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- The Jacob Shapiro Podcast
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 3017
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Summary
Crosspost! Shaun Haney and Jacob use the global football tournament as a springboard to discuss nationalism, international institutions, and the role sport plays in bringing people together, while acknowledging that politics inevitably follows major global events. Shapiro says that international sporting events can provide valuable insight into broader geopolitical trends while also serving as a rare source of optimism. -- Referenced in the Show: Frontlines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckZi7rZU3U -- Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.com Jacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416 Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShap Jacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe -- The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com -- Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world. --