{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond the Benchmark by EFG","title":"EP 144: Strongmen, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating today’s new geopolitical order","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2349,"description":"In this Future Leaders edition of the Beyond the Benchmark podcast (recorded as of early June 2026), Moz Afzal speaks with Nicholas Hopton, former UK ambassador to Iran, Qatar, Libya and Yemen and Chair of the Advisory Board at the Centre of Geopolitics, University of Cambridge. Drawing on 35 years of frontline diplomatic experience, Hopton explains how the Iran–US war, nuclear negotiations, and shifting alliances across the Gulf are reshaping the global order, energy markets and sanctions landscape – and what this means for investors navigating a more fragmented, “strongman” world.\nOur host, Moz Afzal:\nhttps://bit.ly/31XbkTR\nOur guest:\nNick Hopton\nhttps://www.nicholashopton.com/\nEFGAM:\nhttps://www.newcapital.com/\nImportant disclaimersThe value of investments and the income derived from them can fall as well as rise, and past performance is no indicator of future performance. Investment products may be subject to investment risks involving, but not limited to, possible loss of all or part of the principal invested. This document does not constitute and shall not be construed as a prospectus, advertisement, public offering or placement of, nor a recommendation to buy, sell, hold or solicit, any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. It is not intended to be a final representation of the terms and conditions of any investment, security, other financial instrument or other product or service. This document is for general information only and is not intended as investment advice or any other specific recommendation as to any particular course of action or inaction. The information in this document does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of the recipient. You should seek your own professional advice suitable to your particular circumstances prior to making any investment or if you are in doubt as to the information in this document.Although information in this...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3vb4EsPTUbsuZ7lsK8IMqas5NLWngd6iqq-wmN8fopM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Q5/MmU3YzY2ZWJlMmEz/YmE0ZjFmMjU0ZjYw/ZmY0ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}