Middle East
Was the MOU meant to be trashed?
Evidence now suggests at a minimum, the Trump admin used the June agreement to stall and weaken Iran's leverage with really no intent on carrying it out
October 22, 2026
strait of hormuz
Middle East
A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order
While going back to the status quo ante — free transit through the waterway — seems unlikely, there's a proven way ahead that won't breach sovereignty or shut off access
October 21, 2026
Middle East
By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to lose
The war is most likely to end through a minimalistic ceasefire that opens a path to a broader deal
October 15, 2026
QiOSK
Why Trump is likely to join Saudi war against Houthis
The admin might have been toying with MBS, but it won't be able to resist certain pressures for long, say QI experts
October 14, 2026
Middle East
Increase in Hormuz oil traffic is papering over a darker reality
Experts say a closer look reveals increasing prices, exhausting reserves, and an unsustainable security situation because Iran is still attacking
October 05, 2026
Middle East
Is China Trump's only hope for ending the Iran war?
US interests in both the Middle East and Asia would be best served by cooperation with Beijing
October 04, 2026
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