Killing Khamenei was easy — toppling Iran’s regime is not
Founders designed Islamic Republic to survive decapitation, and Khamenei’s martyrdom means a hardliner will replace him. Read More Here
Trump’s Way of War
Iran, Venezuela, and the end of the Powell Doctrine. Read More Here
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Deadly Legacy
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s authority rested on a mix of religious legitimacy, military loyalty, and economic control, all anchored within constitutional mechanisms that concentrate power while preserving the outward appearance of legality. Read More Here
India’s Risks in the Iran Conflict Go Way Beyond Oil
Oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz is at a standstill, and a prolonged blockade could widen India’s current account deficit and ignite inflation. Read More Here
What Happened to the Anglosphere? The Tale of Two Enlightenments
What used to be called the Anglosphere — those countries that are direct heirs to English traditions of constitutional government, the rule of law, and individual rights — is now in disarray. Read More Here
The AI Divide
The U.S.-Chinese competition could leave most countries behind. 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
Trump and Xi expected to extend trade truce at Beijing summit
Leaders may roll back tariffs for up to a year as China resumes soybean buys and officials seek short-term economic wins before US midterms. Read More Here
US wields nuclear test claim to press China on arms control
Claim that China conducted a covert nuclear test in 2020 is less about one decoupling blast than locking in its inferior stockpile. Read More Here
Gold’s center of gravity moving from West to East
As payment systems shift and reserves diversify, bullion is leaving Western hubs for Asia in a quiet reordering of monetary power. Read More Here
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