Greg Karlstrom

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

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Economist Podcasts Global News Podcast Letters from an American

Episode Appearances

Economist Podcasts · May 5, 2026

Naval piercing: strait shooting in Iran war

“Analyzed US-Iran tensions and Project Freedom's effectiveness”

Iran-US military tensionsStrait of Hormuz blockadeProject Freedom naval initiative

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Economist Podcasts · Apr 20, 2026

Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship

“Reports on US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement”

US-Iran Military ConfrontationStrait of Hormuz BlockadeNuclear Facility Security

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Global News Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea

“Analyzed prospects for US-Iran diplomatic talks and reported on flexibility in nuclear enrichment negotiations”

Iran-US Nuclear Diplomacy and Uranium EnrichmentRed Sea and Gulf Shipping BlockadesUS Military Deployment to Middle East

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Economist Podcasts · Apr 8, 2026

Overnight cessation: a two-week pause in Iran

“Reported on the Iran-US ceasefire negotiations and regional diplomatic developments”

Iran-US ceasefire negotiationsMiddle East diplomatic relationsChina demographic crisis

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Economist Podcasts · Apr 7, 2026

Over troubled waters: Trump’s bridge-and-plant plot

“Reporting from Qatar on US-Iran conflict escalation and regional military developments”

US-Iran military escalationInfrastructure warfare and civilian targetingAI impact on IT outsourcing

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 30, 2026

The bog of war: week five begins

“Analyzed the Iran-US conflict and potential for ground troop deployment”

Iran-US military conflictOil supply chain disruptionHouthi missile attacks on Israel

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 23, 2026

From bad to awful: Trump’s four options in Iran

“Analyzed Trump's four strategic options for ending the Iran war”

Iran War StrategyMiddle East GeopoliticsMilitary Escalation Options

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 16, 2026

Let me get this strait: the Iran-war escalation risk

“Economist Middle East correspondent analyzing Iran-US escalation risks”

Strait of Hormuz oil shipping disruptionIran-US military escalationKharg Island strategic importance

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 9, 2026

Follow the leader: Iran picks the son

“Economist Middle East correspondent reporting from Riyadh on Iran leadership transition”

Iran supreme leader successionMiddle East infrastructure warfareUS scientific research funding cuts

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Letters from an American · Mar 3, 2026

American Adventurism in Iran

“Economist Middle East correspondent who analyzed Trump's lack of conviction and clear strategy regarding Iran military operations”

Trump administration military policy on IranFox News influence on foreign policy decisionsConstitutional authority for military action without congressional approval

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Economist Podcasts · Mar 2, 2026

War with Iran: Middle East in flames

“Economist correspondent analyzing Gulf state responses and regional escalation”

Iran regime change strategyMiddle East regional warfareGulf state neutrality policies

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Economist Podcasts · Feb 26, 2026

Poised and confused: the will-he-won’t-he of Iran strikes

“Economist Middle East correspondent analyzing Trump's Iran policy and military options”

Iran military strikesMiddle East military buildupNuclear weapons diplomacy

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