US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much?

In this episode: 
Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy
Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council
Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review

Host: James Bays

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy</li>
<li>Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council</li>
<li>Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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