EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 25 MIN
Middle East conflict: what scenarios should business prepare for?
from The Flint Podcast
The conflict with Iran is entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase, with consequences extending far beyond the Middle East. As the region undergoes a profound geopolitical realignment, businesses face mounting disruption to trade routes, energy markets, supply chains and personnel security.In this episode, Flint experts assess how the crisis could evolve in the short to medium term, the prospects for leadership and governance in Iran, and the implications for global trade and the wider economy. They also examine what the turmoil means for business operations across the region — and how companies should respond in an increasingly volatile environment.Flint Founding Partner Sir Simon Fraser chairs a discussion between: Heidi Venamore PSM, Senior Adviser and former AustralianAmbassador to the UAE and Jordan.Alex White, Flint Managing Partner and Former ChiefPolitical Analyst at JP MorganSam Lowe, Partner and head of Flint’s Trade and MarketAccess Practice
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The conflict with Iran is entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase, with consequences extending far beyond the Middle East. As the region undergoes a profound geopolitical realignment, businesses face mounting disruption to trade routes, energy markets, supply chains and personnel security. In this episode, Flint experts assess how the crisis could evolve in the short to medium term, the prospects for leadership and governance in Iran, and the implications for global trade and the w...
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