Middle East
When Saudi Arabia realizes it's backed the wrong horse
George W. Bush's war helped hand Iraq to Iran. Trump’s war may help hand the Gulf — and above all Riyadh — to China.
September 22, 2026
George W. Bush's war helped hand Iraq to Iran. Trump’s war may help hand the Gulf — and above all Riyadh — to China.
Like pop culture's defining solidarity behind South Africans in the 80s, suddenly it's no longer acceptable to succumb to the Israel Lobby cancel culture today
Deals will reportedly include 2,000-pound bombs for both Riyadh and Tel Aviv
The bloc, which is Israel's largest trade partner, has resisted broader restrictions despite public pressure
Legislation that could strip federal aid from campuses passes by a 237-169 vote
The projects, which often fail to disclose their funding, include efforts to create surveillance robots and improve missile guidance
