Name: Freedom of Navigation Through Global Waterways Is in US National Security Interest: Policy Expert
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Description: Blaise Misztal, vice president for policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), discussed with NTD's Iris Tao, President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to secure the Strait of Hormuz as reimbursement for the Gulf states' investment in the United States.

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Blaise Misztal, vice president for policy at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), discussed with NTD's Iris Tao, President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to secure the Strait of Hormuz as reimbursement for the Gulf states' investment in the United States.

Misztal discussed how these investments will strengthen the U.S. economy against Iran's escalations of the conflict, and the implications of DP World's plan to build a new port on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates.

Misztal also discussed Trump's touting of new oil partnerships, how they affect Iran's efforts to block global shipping, and Iraq's susceptibility to Iranian influence.