Fareed Zakaria GPS War with Iran: Reactions from Biden’s National Security Adviser; Will the Kurds Be Pulled into the Fighting?
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Mar 8, 2026 
Jake Sullivan, former U.S. National Security Adviser and Iran deal negotiator, outlines how the campaign may reshape global strategy. Mina Al-Oraibi, UAE editor, describes Gulf reactions, civilian impact, and shifting regional trust. Shashank Joshi, defense editor, assesses munitions, interceptors, and strains on long-term deterrence. Short, sharp takes on military capacity, regional politics, and strategic consequences.
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Iran's Economic Disruption As A Survival Strategy
- Iran's strategy is to disrupt global energy, finance, and tourism to raise costs and hasten an end to the conflict.
- Jake Sullivan explains Iran targets multiple countries to impose economic pain as regime-survival tactics.
Russia Gains From U.S. Focus On Middle East
- Russia appears to be aiding Iran with targeting intelligence and benefits from higher oil prices and diverted Western defenses.
- Jake Sullivan says this cooperation lets Putin escalate in Ukraine while the U.S. shifts interceptors to the Middle East.
China Sees A Wider Window For Coercion
- China is learning both tactical and strategic lessons: secure energy routes now and perceive greater geopolitical openings to use force later.
- Jake Sullivan notes China seeks special safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and may see a larger window on Taiwan.