Middle East
Oman is cozying up to China as US throws Mideast into disarray
The war in Iran is pushing smaller states to diversify their great power partnerships — if Washington will let them
July 27, 2026
Middle East
Middle East
Aiming at the Gulf, Iran shoots itself in the foot
Tehran's attacks on its Arab neighbors have increased their reliance on the US rather than reducing it
July 24, 2026
Washington Politics
Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push
The effort is part of a $9.9 million contract with Republican strategists to improve views of the country in the US
July 22, 2026
Middle East
Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad
July 22, 2026
Middle East
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
The U.S. administration needs to use its leverage to get Israel to follow through on the ceasefire agreement
July 21, 2026
Middle East
The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
The Iran-aligned group wants to halt shipping to and from Saudi Arabia, undermining a Strait of Hormuz alternative
July 21, 2026
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