Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz to re-open. Now what?
Its closure may have 'permanently altered' the world's economy
June 18, 2026
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Europe
Why Trump dumped Europe from Iran talks
15 years ago, Western allies were able to solidify the JCPOA but since then have done everything to antagonize the process
May 29, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Don't fall for it: Congress must reject the $1.5 trillion war budget
Trump is using a classic negotiating tactic to pave the way for historically high military spending
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
Europe
How the failure of Trump's Caucasus corridor helped spare Armenia
Delays in a much-vaunted development project likely helped keep the country out of Iran's crosshairs
May 18, 2026
Washington Politics
Are Democrats falling into a hawkish trap on China?
The president has actually opened the door to rethinking ties with Beijing, but partisan politics are preventing some lawmakers from walking on through
May 14, 2026
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