521. Trump’s Naval Blockade: Is America Becoming a Rogue State?

The Rest Is Politics

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🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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As Trump unleashes yet more global economic turmoil with his aggressive Strait of Hormuz blockade, is he creating a state of ‘permanent emergency’ and reshaping the world order in ways nobody can predict? Why did JD Vance give up on negotiations with Iran after just 21 hours, and why is the 'ceasefire' already collapsing? What surprised Alastair most about his interview with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy? Join Alastair and Rory as they answer all these questions and more. If you’re Gen Z, take our survey ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and if you’re 29 or over, use this ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠. __________ Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at https://fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ __________ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith, Bruno Di Castri Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:13.2	This is classic Trump.
0:15.3	I've got a ceasefire.
0:16.8	I'm going to send Jadie Vance and it's all going to be done.
0:19.8	And they give up because Iran didn't
0:22.2	fold on day one. What's beginning to happen here is an America which doesn't even pay lip
0:28.0	service to global norms, in fact celebrates outrageously, chaotically defying them.
0:32.8	The worry that the lesson that Tehran has drawn is not that restraint on nukes bring security,
0:40.6	but that if you're vulnerable, you invite an attack.
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