In Part Three of Irregular Warfare Initiative’s special series examining the unfolding conflict with Iran, Hamlet Yousef (IWI Economic & Legal Warfare Advisor) and Ioannis Koskinas (CEO, Hoplite Group) unpack the conflict’s geoeconomic dimensions and the ripple effects extending across global markets and strategic competition. Moderated by Jackie Giunta of Irregular Warfare Initiative’s Engagements team, the session explores how economic pressure is applied through interconnected systems—including energy flows, maritime security, and sanctions networks—blurring the lines between economic activity and strategic intent.
As the conversation unfolds, the panel brings clarity to a complex and fast-moving landscape, grounding the discussion in experience rather than speculation. For those looking to better understand how these dynamics play out beneath the headlines, this session offers a thoughtful and compelling perspective.
Image: Courtsey of DVIDS. A Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) successfully launches from the flight deck of the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) while operating in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 16. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kayla Mc Guire). The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
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