Proposal Power: Ukraine and Iran's Hidden Leverage - William Spaniel

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Everyone understands that the Strait of Hormuz is a significant source of bargaining leverage for Iran. But why it is so powerful is not so obvious. Today, we examine something known as proposal power, how it fits into crisis bargaining theory generally in the context of the Ukraine War, why it might have contributed to Iran War in the first place, and how Taiwan's democratic institutions might save us from a Strait crisis of another variety.

0:00 Proposal Power in Current Conflicts
1:05 Why Proposal Power Is Beneficial
5:35 Proposal Power and the Strait of Hormuz
7:24 Iran and Preventive War
9:54 Democratic Institutions and the Taiwan Strait
14:01 Takeaway Lines