Grant Newsham
Former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and analyst with expertise on East Asian and Middle Eastern security issues; frequent commentator on geopolitical and military affairs.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 7min
Iran's Collapse Would Be China's WORST Nightmare
Grant Newsham, former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and analyst of East Asian and Middle Eastern security, breaks down how a collapse in Iran would ripple through China’s strategic world. He explores political and psychological costs to Beijing. He highlights economic and regional losses, China’s existing footholds, and the hard choices Beijing would face under U.S. pressure.
Jan 21, 2026 • 10min
Can the US Military Still Surprise China and Iran?
Grant Newsham, a former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and defense analyst, dives into crucial military strategies against China and Iran. He discusses how U.S. actions in Venezuela shook Chinese perceptions and the strategic importance of rogue allies for China. Newsham weighs the odds of achieving tactical surprise against Iran, stressing the significance of timing for military action. The chat also touches on the risks of political messaging and the pitfalls of encouraging protests without a solid plan.
