Admiral Bill McRaven, Theodore Bunzel and George Bilicic Join Veritan’s C.O.B. Tuesday Podcast

On March 3, Admiral Bill McRaven, Senior Advisor at Lazard; Theodore Bunzel, Head of Lazard Geopolitical Advisory; and George Bilicic, Lazard Global Head of Power, Energy & Infrastructure, joined Veriten’s C.O.B. Tuesday podcast for a timely conversation on geopolitics, global security and energy markets.

During the episode, the three discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Iran and the broader Middle East, including the distinction between targeted military operations and broader strike strategies, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and how U.S.–Israel coordination may shape global perceptions in Beijing and Moscow. They also explore how geopolitical volatility is influencing corporate decision‑making — from capital allocation and supply chain resilience to energy security and the rising premium on reliable power.

The conversation further examines how Lazard integrates real‑time geopolitical analysis into client strategy, the growing discretion in regulatory decision‑making, Europe’s structural energy challenges, and the increasing importance of “trusted supply” in LNG contracting and long‑term planning.

Listen to the full episode here, and learn more about Lazard Geopolitical Advisory here.