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Senior Fellow Greg Priddy Discusses Global Economic Impacts of Iran Conflict at Quincy Institute Event

On March 19, 2026, Center for the National Interest Senior Fellow for the Middle East, Greg Priddy, participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The event, titled “How Badly Could the War Against Iran Hurt the Global South?”, examined the escalating economic and geopolitical spillover from the current conflict

“The reality of this new era is that energy consumption is growing globally in an 'all of the above' manner. Renewable energy is seeing explosive growth, but there is still some growth in oil demand and even coal, and strong demand growth for natural gas and LNG.”

-Greg Priddy

“Throughout its history, Russia has strived to be accepted by the West. Yet, today, it is isolated, serves as China’s junior partner, and includes as its main partners rogues like North Korea and Iran.”

-Andrew C. Kuchins

"The cold, hard truth is that tariffs are bad for the GOP and even worse for America."

-Jacob Heilbrunn

“The United States will face grave challenges if its adversaries establish hegemony in either Europe…or Asia…and establish de facto control of their polities and resources. America’s alliance relationships are critical in preventing that outcome.”

-Paul J. Saunders