US-Iran conflict: emerging long-term implications for business

An episode of the The Flint Podcast podcast, hosted by Flint Global, titled "US-Iran conflict: emerging long-term implications for business" was published on April 15, 2026 and runs 27 minutes.

April 15, 2026 ·27m · The Flint Podcast

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Summary

In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for US–Iran talks following the fragile ceasefire, and the broader geopolitical and economic implications of the evolving Middle East conflict. They explore potential scenarios for the ceasefire and negotiations, the regional impact across the Gulf and beyond, the effects on energy markets and the global economy, and the wider political consequences for businesses operating in the region and internationally. Flint Founding Partner Sir Simon F...

Episode Description

In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for US–Iran talks following the fragile ceasefire, and the broader geopolitical and economic implications of the evolving Middle East conflict.

They explore potential scenarios for the ceasefire and negotiations, the regional impact across the Gulf and beyond, the effects on energy markets and the global economy, and the wider political consequences for businesses operating in the region and internationally.

Flint Founding Partner Sir Simon Fraser chairs a discussion between:

Heidi Venamore PSM, Senior Adviser and former Australian Ambassador to the UAE and Jordan
Alex White, Flint Managing Partner and Former Chief Political Analyst at JP Morgan
Francois-Joseph Schichan, Flint Partner and head of Flint’s Geopolitics practice, former French diplomat