Pepe Escobar: Iran War – The Geopolitics Behind the Escalation

As tensions in the Iran war continue to escalate, deeper questions about the global balance of power begin to emerge. What is really driving this escalation—and is there more behind it than isolated incidents?

Journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar speaks with journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about the deeper dynamics shaping the conflict. The discussion explores strategic interests, global power shifts, and whether a broader geopolitical transformation is already underway.

This video was produced by Reason2Resist and published on their YouTube channel on the 21st of April, 2026.

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ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS

Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reasons 2 Resists with Dimitri Lascaris.

ABOUT PEPE ESCOBAR

Pepe Escobar is a Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst specializing in Eurasian affairs, global energy politics, and international relations. He has reported extensively across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and has contributed to outlets such as Asia Times, Al Jazeera, and RT. His work often focuses on the intersection of geopolitics, economics, and emerging multipolar global dynamics.