Apr 13th, 2026
US Blockade Risks Global Conflict
Leslie Vinjamuri, the President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the risks of a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning it could escalate tensions with China, fail to pressure Iran without incentives, and expose a lack of coordination with key allies. She explains why diplomacy, and not just force, will determine what happens next.
