The Global Front

As Operation Epic Fury hits the 14-day mark, the economic shockwaves are being felt at every gas pump in the world. This week on Global Front with Irada Hasan, we break down Iran’s "horizontal escalation" - the decision to bring the Gulf states, Türkiye and Azerbaijan into the crosshairs. We dive deep into the maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the surge in global oil prices t...

What happens when 20% of the world’s oil passes through a gap only 21 miles wide? In this episode of The Global Front , together with Irada Hasan we dive into the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most volatile maritime chokepoint. We explore Iran’s "Asymmetric Attrition" strategy, the historical "Tanker Wars," and the recent 2026 escalations that sent oil prices soaring. Plus, we l...

Energy rarely makes headlines - until prices rise, conflicts begin, or economies slow down. Yet behind everyday life lies an invisible system of pipelines, supply routes, and strategic decisions that shape how nations grow, compete, and respond to crises. From heating homes to powering industries, energy connects distant regions to local realities in ways most people never notice - until the impac...

What is soft power — and when does it stop being soft? From the Baltics to the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, Russia’s strategy has often relied on cultural integration before political leverage. This episode examines how modern soft power tools — Russification policies, identity shaping, and strategic citizenship — become instruments of long-term geopolitical control. In The Velvet Glove: Russia’s...

Power rarely announces itself. It doesn’t shout. It reshapes . It moves through history, borders, belief, and influence — long before conflicts reach the headlines. The Global Front is a geopolitical podcast hosted by Irada Hasan , exploring how soft power, hard power, and political strategy quietly shape today’s global crises across Eurasia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond . Each episode unpa...