In this episode, Tiago André Lopes, a professor of Asian Studies and Diplomacy at the University of Lusíada do Porto, discusses the recent war sparked by U.S. and Israeli bombings in Iran, the subsequent Iranian proposal to negotiate terms regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the geopolitical ramifications including a tense ceasefire and humanitarian crisis, and the ongoing instability in the region characterized by significant casualties and displacement. #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #GlobalConflict #IR #US #PK #OM #RU #LB

One year after the major energy blackout on April 28, 2025, the question of responsibility remains unresolved, with various reports attributing the incident to "multifactorial causes" without identifying specific culprits, leading to ongoing tensions between the Spanish government and major energy companies amidst rising energy costs and legal uncertainties over damages. #EnergyCrisis #Accountability #PowerOutage #ES #PT