On the Iran War’s Economic Impact in Asia
15 May 2026

On the Iran War’s Economic Impact in Asia

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In this episode, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda discusses the economic impact of the Middle East conflict on Asia and the Pacific, ADB’s response, and the need for countries to strengthen resilience against future shocks.


 


Host: Brad W. Setser, Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations


 


Guests: Masato Kanda, President, Asian Development Bank


 


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