Gregory Brew

Gregory Brew, a Eurasia Group analyst focused on Iran and energy, breaks down why the war is lasting longer than expected. He explores damage to Gulf energy infrastructure, the threat around the Strait of Hormuz, and why Washington may be stuck in a strategic trap. The conversation also looks at shaky victory goals, Gulf allies’ fears, and oil market fallout.

Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at the Eurasia Group and historian focused on geopolitics and energy, discusses the intricate dynamics surrounding Venezuela's oil industry following Maduro's arrest. He delves into the historical context of Venezuela's oil boom and decline due to nationalization and sanctions. Brew outlines the barriers to restarting production, the implications for regional politics involving China and Iran, and the complexities behind U.S. strategies in Latin America. He also emphasizes that current oil market prices are influenced more by OPEC+ than Venezuela itself.

Gregory Brew, an Iran scholar and Eurasia Group energy analyst, walks through the opening strikes and Tehran’s responses. He traces military aims, possible campaign timelines, and civilian and regime consequences. He explains why the Strait of Hormuz matters and makes the case that LNG, not just oil, could see major disruption and price shocks.

Gregory Brew, senior analyst on Iran and energy at Eurasia Group and author on Iran’s oil sector, joins to unpack regional shifts. He discusses the fading U.S. security guarantee for Gulf oil. Conversations cover Iran’s move to extract strategic gains, use of allies like the Houthis as leverage, and what a U.S. withdrawal could mean for Gulf states and global energy routes.

Gregory Brew, senior analyst at the Eurasia Group and Iran specialist, discusses the high-stakes Istanbul summit. He explains U.S. demands on nukes, missiles, and proxies. He outlines the role of U.S. military pressure, Tehran’s internal credibility crisis, and why strikes remain likely. He also covers regional calculations, possible Iranian targets, and how oil and China factor into the outcome.