Trump’s coalition of the unwilling: a long time in the making
A US capable of launching strikes is unable to rally allies; it’s a superpower that commands attention but not alignment. Read More Here
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The Gulf Goes Backward
How the Iran war is returning the region to a more insular, conflict-prone era. Read More Here
The US and Israel Don’t Share the Same Iran War Aims
Recognising the divergent interests within the US-Israeli relationship is the first step to ensuring a healthy and realistic partnership. Read More Here
The Hormuz Minefield
Iran holds the advantage in the Strait, leaving the United States with no good options. Read More Here
For Putin, Trump’s Iran war is a mixed bag, both bad and good news
A protracted conflict in the Middle East involving America would provide a considerable boost for Russian interests. Read More Here
Trump’s Trade Truce Won’t Restore the US-India Relationship
With the announcement of an interim trade deal between the US and India, hopes are high that the bruising confrontation initiated by President Donald Trump last year is coming to an end. But is it? Read More Here
China’s Middle East Moment Is Stalling Out
Beijing’s rise as a regional power broker at the US’s expense has lost momentum amid its reluctance to take on a sustained political or security role. Read More Here
Indian-Israeli Relations at the End of the Unipolar Order
Indian resistance to deeper doctrinal imprinting from a small foreign power is foreseeable. Yet the magnitude of the China challenge and Israel’s unique alignment with India suggest a trade-off worth managing. Read More Here
Merz welcomes Trump’s climbdown but warns of ‘great power politics’ era
The new world based on raw power and use of force “is not a cozy place,” German chancellor said as he called on Europe to get stronger to survive. Read More Here
India, EU ramp up push for free-trade deal amid US tariff tensions
A trade pact with the EU would offer an ‘alternative market’ for Indian goods amid a fraught global environment. Read More Here
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