Geopolitical strategist at Trilogy Advisors John Sitilides talked to NTD's Jack Bradley about President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies, European countries' unconditional rejection of Trump's request to assist, and the wedge between Washington and NATO allies in Europe.
Sitilides said he thinks a number of European countries will make the commitment to assist the United States and make a stronger coalition. Sitilides pointed out that the Baltic nations are extraordinarily experienced in minesweeping and the United States will need that to open the Strait of Hormuz. He said it's important for the Arab nations to stand up for their own defense and deliver personnel and hardware to the U.S.-led coalition.
Sitilides said the United States wants the economies of its allies to be as prosperous and robust as possible to benefit of the global economy. He also talked about the effect of the U.S. military operation in Iran, and the impact of the expected victory on Russia and China.
Sitilides said the military campaign is succeeding but the United States needs political and economic victories, which he said will only come with the regular flow of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz. He said he doesn't foresee a loss of Iranian oil to China, but a greater U.S. influence over the flow of oil to China, which is the leverage the president is seeking.