Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.
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Vice Chair,The Carlyle Group; Chair, Rockefeller Foundation Board; PhD; ADM, USN(Ret.) fmr Supreme Allied Commander at NATO. @admiralstav.bsky.social
Videos
Back on CNN with Kate Bolduan discussing the dangerous situation with Iran. Bottom line: letting Iran handle de-mining in the Strait of Hormuz is like putting the arsonist in charge of the fire department. They don’t have the capability, and we need a real international coalition to keep global shipping safe.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.13,671 views • 6 days ago
On CNN with Fareed Zakaria this morning discussing President Trump's plan to blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a trivial move on the chessboard. It requires enormous naval power, and Iran has real options to fight back. Here's what I told Fareed:
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.152,556 views • 2 months ago
Today's B-52 crash at Edwards AFB is a tragic reminder of the dangers our military personnel face daily. Spoke with CNN this afternoon about the historic reliability of this platform and the ongoing emergency response. My prayers are with the crew and their families.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.19,523 views • 20 days ago
The CIA says Iran still has 70-75% of its missiles. We've expended 45% of our precision strike inventory. That's two depleted powers waiting for the other to blink. I broke down Trump's three options with Michael Smerconish on CNN this morning — and we discussed my new novel 2084, publishing Tuesday, where today's headlines become tomorrow's history.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.28,763 views • 1 month ago
Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open isn’t as simple as drawing lines on a map. It takes real capacity—guided missile destroyers, mine-sweepers, and international cooperation. Caught up with John Berman on CNN to discuss the 'tale of two blockades' and the road ahead for NATO
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.30,047 views • 2 months ago
I joined John Berman on CNN this morning to discuss the loss of a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. While the cause in unknown at the moment, the incident underscores a broader, pressing issue: the intense strain indefinite deployments are placing on our forces and readiness.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.13,167 views • 27 days ago
We need to stop yelling at our European allies and start working with them. From mine-sweeping to maritime security, NATO has the technical expertise to help stabilize the Strait of Hormuz. Joined Jessica Dean on CNN to break down the current blockade and how we get back to the negotiating table.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.26,008 views • 2 months ago
Success on the 'nuts and bolts' of the target set is one thing—securing enriched uranium and reopening global shipping lanes is another. My take from this morning’s CNN appearance on where the mission in Iran stands and what objectives still remain out of reach.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.31,905 views • 3 months ago
Job one: Shut down Iran. Job two: Open the Strait for everyone else. Discussed the new blockade with @JessicaDean on CNN today. We also touched on the ‘win’ for Ukraine and the EU as Viktor Orbán is unseated in Hungary—a major moment for the power of the ballot box.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.28,207 views • 2 months ago
Whether your support this seizure or not, you have to admire the pure competence of US Coast Guard. They are world-wide deployable, go into combat with US Navy, and still rescue boaters on Memorial Day. My interview on CNN with Kate Bolduan this a.m.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.42,926 views • 6 months ago
The Strait of Hormuz is a potential minefield—literally. I joined Laura Coates on CNN last night to discuss why Iran’s 5,000-mine stockpile poses a 'hellscape' risk to the global economy and why a mission to secure enriched uranium would be a massive roll of the dice.
Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret.27,346 views • 3 months ago
