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Global Crises

BRICS summit 2026
Global Crises

The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi

The conflict has divided members of the bloc, but India is determined to find areas of cooperation

Trump Rubio Bessent
Washington Politics

Trump's war and tariffs are having a nasty effect on interest rates

His foreign policy is roiling markets and spiking US Treasury bond yields, which touch everything in the American economy

Trump oil fields
Global Crises

Trump is playing chicken with America's oil reserves

The US risks depleting its emergency petroleum supplies even as it escalates with Iran

They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
Middle East

They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.

History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot

Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
Global Crises

Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war

US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left

Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?
Middle East

Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?

To do so would rebuff Washington at a time when rebuilding and recalibrating in the wake of a shocking Iran War outcome is of the essence