Middle East
Why the Trump administration will have to accept a Hormuz toll
It wouldn't be unprecedented, and Gulf countries are already seeking out alternatives to the strait, which means its importance will eventually diminish
August 10, 2026
iran
Middle East
The rise or fail of middle powers will determine Middle East peace
The region has long lurched from crisis to crisis. A better approach is possible but demands an diplomatic "table" with yes, everyone invited.
August 07, 2026
Middle East
Surprise strikes signal Iran is digging in for a long war
As hopes for a peace deal with the US fade, Tehran appears to be preparing to fight through the end of Trump's presidency
August 06, 2026
Middle East
Will Trump meet his Suez moment & seize Hormuz deal on the table?
Oman and Iran appear close to a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait — which Washington should welcome if it keeps traffic open and free
August 05, 2026
Washington Politics
Party elites so blind they can't see their base turning against the war
Numerous polls can't all be wrong. At some point there will be a reckoning with the out-of-touch Republican establishment in Washington.
July 31, 2026
Europe
Zelensky's dangerous gambit to merge the Iran and Ukraine Wars
Of course this would also appeal to Israel, prolonging the Middle East war and potentially drawing European governments into the theater, too.
July 28, 2026
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