Asia-Pacific
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
May 16, 2026
Middle East
Middle East
Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
May 15, 2026
Washington Politics
Winning? Republicans support a war that's pummeling ‘Main Street’
Fearing Trump's ire, lawmakers are risking their own political credibility and the midterms by ignoring what Americans really want
May 15, 2026
QiOSK
Ex-CENTCOM chief headlines lavish Israeli-American Council gala
Known as Israel's favorite American general, recently retired Erik Kurilla was credited with convincing Trump to bomb Iran in June 2025
May 14, 2026
Middle East
Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War
Not only did the US make the placement and investment in these tech warehouses a ‘loyalty test,’ they then made them dual use for Washington’s military
May 13, 2026
QiOSK
Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit
Insights from my trip two weeks ago: Beijing doesn't want to indulge Trump's actions in Iran, nor lead international condemnation or an 'Axis of Upheaval'
May 13, 2026
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