Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran? with Niall Ferguson

The conversation centers on the global implications of Operations Epic Fury and Rising Lion, particularly focusing on the Strait of Hormuz. Niall Ferguson, Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, draws parallels between current tensions and historical conflicts like the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, highlighting the enduring strategic importance of choke points. The discussion explores the potential for asymmetric warfare, referencing Ukraine's successful use of sea drones against the Russian Black Sea fleet, and questions whether the U.S. military can achieve complete suppression of Iranian firepower in the Strait. Ferguson and McLean consider China's perspective, suggesting that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz presents strategic opportunities for China to exert control over Taiwan.