A General's View

The war in the Middle East has created major challenges for global supply chains and contributed to a sharp rise in energy prices. Few markets have felt the impact more clearly than Oslo Stock Exchange, with the OBX Index up 27% year-to-date.

In this episode, we are joined by Kirk Smith, a retired Lieutenant General in the U.S. Air Force. He shares his assessment of the conflict in the Middle East, European defence, NATO’s role, and the key question: Can Europe still rely on the United States and NATO?