Coffee and a Mike Ron Unz #1325
Mar 5, 2026
Ron Unz, founder of The Unz Review and longform commentator on geopolitics and history. He discusses comparing America’s Iran actions to Britain’s Suez moment. He covers China’s leverage over Taiwan and global chip supply risks. He examines U.S. military limits, shifting alliances, and high-stakes geopolitical fallout.
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How Ron Unz Structures His Research Day
- Ron Unz spends most of his day reading, researching, managing The Unz Review, and writing articles.
- He prefers reading in a local park on a bench to watch people while he works.
U.S. Military Commitments Create Strategic Blind Spots
- China currently 'has all the cards' because U.S. actions in the Middle East threaten energy flows while Taiwan controls vital chips.
- America’s military is committed in Iran and geographically distant from Taiwan, limiting response options.
End The Iran War To Restore Global Energy Flows
- To stop the global economic damage from the Iran war, Ron recommends America call off the war and make reparations so oil and gas flows resume.
- He argues restoring normal energy exports would immediately alleviate Europe's and China's shortages.