The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett WW3 Expert: This Could Trigger Global Starvation
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May 7, 2026 
Professor Jiang, geopolitical analyst and creator of Predictive History, maps a chilling chain reaction from Iran to the world. He explores why the US and Iran may be locked into conflict. He looks at Hormuz, oil, shipping, fertilizer, and grain as pressure points. He also dives into Russia, China, Israel, WW3 risks, digital control systems, and flashpoints from Odessa to Taiwan.
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Why Jiang Thinks America Would Lose In Iran
- Jiang says the US misread Iran as another quick decapitation war, ignoring its size, mountainous terrain, and decentralized military structure.
- He argues Iran can hide missiles in mountains, fight attrition, and exploit the Strait of Hormuz to damage the global economy.
The National Defense Strategy Behind Trump's Moves
- Jiang frames Trump's moves through a published US strategy focused on controlling the Western Hemisphere, pressuring allies, constraining China, and rebuilding weapons manufacturing.
- He says the aim is Fortress America plus global dependency on US arms, energy, and finance.
How Jiang Maps The Great Powers Like Chess Pieces
- Jiang maps the US, Russia, Israel, and Iran as rival systems with distinct political weaknesses, grand strategies, attack vectors, and expendable pawns.
- He says these incompatible worldviews make escalation structural rather than accidental.
