Middle East
Iran regime is brittle, but don't count out killer instinct to survive
Every violent protest — of which there have been several over the last decade — takes a little more away from the government's legitimacy
January 13, 2026
Middle East
QiOSK
As Tehran cracks down, Trump’s likely instincts are to stay out
The president is already walking back 'lock and loaded' promises to intervene in protests across the country
January 09, 2026
Middle East
Is the Saudi-UAE rivalry heading for more violence?
The Emiratis' desire to crush Islamists and dominate geopolitically at all costs, particularly in Yemen and Sudan, is clashing with old friends in Riyadh
January 09, 2026
Middle East
By suspending 37 aid orgs is Israel pushing toward a final expulsion?
At the very least, the decision to cut loose every major Gaza humanitarian group could lead to the utter collapse of Trump's peace plan
January 09, 2026
QiOSK
US capture of Russian-flagged ship could derail Ukraine War talks
Experts say this could also give Europeans permission to seize Moscow's ships and kill relations
January 07, 2026
QiOSK
‘Locked and loaded’: Trump threatens to attack Iran
If Iranian authorities kill protestors, the US will ‘come to their rescue’, Trump says
January 02, 2026
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