Vijay Prashad, Zulfiqar Ali: Iran’s Super Power-The REAL Power of the Strait of Hormuz

by Transition Protocol [6-19-2026].

(RAD: Vijay had a lot of excellent insights about the various transitions happening in the world. Set aside some time to listen to this full discussion. — RAD)

In this exclusive episode of Transition Protocol, host Zulfiqar Ali and renowned geopolitical analyst Vijay Prashad break down the seismic shifts reshaping the global order. Insiders reveal the shocking details behind the relocated Islamabad summit, detailing a thwarted Israeli intelligence operation and Pakistan’s unprecedented formal warning to Netanyahu.

Beyond the immediate crisis, we analyze Iran's strategic victory over the US and Israel in the Strait of Hormuz. By mastering the "escalation ladder," Iran has established massive geopolitical leverage without triggering a full-scale regional conflict. From the shifting alliances in West Africa rejecting French influence, to the rise of BRICS and the reality of a multi-polar equilibrium, this episode is a deep dive into the collapse of Western financial and military control.

Guest: Vijay Prashad, leading historian, journalist, and commentator on Global South geopolitics. As first reported by the Power Shift segment on Transition Protocol.

00:00 - The New Transition Protocol
01:37 - Africa Rejects Western Influence
08:05 - The Shift Away From the IMF
12:54 - Pakistan's Political Future & Imran Khan
18:00 - Why Media Bias Exists
26:26 - Iran's Strategic Victory Over the US
34:06 - The Escalation Ladder & Strait of Hormuz
42:12 - EXCLUSIVE: The Thwarted Israeli Operation in Islamabad
48:03 - Pakistan's Unprecedented Warning to Netanyahu