Asia’s economies heavily depend on the Middle East for energy, with around 80% of the region’s oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is also exposing the limits of U.S. military reach, raising fresh doubts among Asian allies about long-term security guarantees.
WSJ explores the broader shift taking shape in the region: stronger defenses, greater self-reliance and a world that’s becoming more fragmented.
Chapters:
0:00 Economic impact of Iran War in Asia
1:24 Japan increasing defense spending
1:54 A potential Taiwan conflict
2:55 Trump’s relationship with Japan
4:51 U.S midterms
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