CFR On the Record

On the Iran War’s Economic Impact in Asia

May 15, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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   Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: A Conversation With President Masato Kanda of the Asian Development Bank

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