Middle East
Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?
Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.
May 21, 2026
Middle East
Military Industrial Complex
Militaries are drone-happy but populations are living in terror
What governments are hailing as the future, ordinary civilians from Ukraine to Congo call harbingers of death and destruction
May 21, 2026
Middle East
Tom Barrack's highwire act in the Middle East enters its second year
Trump's ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria has earned a mixed reception for his unconventional diplomatic approach
May 20, 2026
Middle East
Joe Kent: Trump can't end war until Israel taken out of the loop
In a wide-ranging interview the ex-counterterrorism chief also balks at arguments that Americans need to 'sacrifice' in order to prevent a future nuclear attack
May 20, 2026
Middle East
Iraq's new prime minister faces 'mission impossible' over Iran
Balancing between Washington and Tehran on the militia issue will require a delicate touch from businessman Ali al-Zaidi
May 19, 2026
Middle East
Trump appears poised to restart the Iran war
Tehran believes fresh attacks will come over next two days. Feeling emboldened, leaders there are ready with new targets for retaliation.
May 18, 2026
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