Peter Westmacott
Former British ambassador to the United States and long-serving diplomat with deep Iran experience, providing informed analysis on regional and diplomatic consequences.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 35min
Iran's supreme leader killed - is the Middle East in all-out war?
Sir Peter Westmacott, former British ambassador to the US and long-serving diplomat with deep Iran experience. He discusses coordinated US–Israel strikes and Iran’s wide retaliation. He unpacks Iran’s succession uncertainties and whether decapitation can reshape its theocratic system. He also examines legal, military and regional risks as conflict spreads across the Gulf.
Jul 13, 2024 • 38min
Bloomberg Wall Street Week - July 12th, 2024
Key Square Capital CEO criticizes lack of Fed independence under Biden, Columbia Law Professor discusses Supreme Court's impact on bank regulations, Former British Ambassador analyzes Labour Party's economic challenges, Equity Group Investments President reflects on succession plans, Aspen Economic Strategy Group Director talks about fostering dynamism in US economy
Jan 22, 2026 • 34min
Trump's Greenland play and the future of transatlantic relations
In this engaging discussion, Mehreen Khan, The Times' Economics editor, shares firsthand insights from Davos about President Trump's unexpected Greenland proposal and its potential impacts on international markets. Former British ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott analyzes how the UK and Europe must navigate relations with the erratic Trump administration. They explore the reactions from European leaders, the shifting diplomatic landscape, and strategies to strengthen European defense amidst uncertain US commitments.
