When Is Donald Trump’s Golden Age?
As the United States lurches closer to a ground war in Iran, the country could not be further from the promised land. Read More Here
Will the energy crisis hit global economy harder than Covid?
Emergency reserves are cushioning the blow for now, but if Iran war drags on, shortages will quickly spread misery worldwide. Read More Here
Iran’s Long Game
Decades of preparation are paying off. Read More Here
It’s Xi Jinping’s World, and Trump Is Just Living in It
As Donald Trump blows up the rules-based order, China is pulling ahead in the global battle for ideas. Read More Here
‘Demand shock’: China cannot escape the impact of a long Iran war
China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters. Read More Here
Iran’s dilemma in war and peace
As conflict intensifies, Iran faces mounting pressure abroad and deepening constraints at home, revealing the limits of its regional strategy and its capacity to sustain escalation without full-scale war. Read More Here
Hormuz blockade may herald end of American globalisation
Iran’s blockade testing limits of US maritime supremacy while opening the way for China’s rival vision of global connectivity. Read More Here
Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
The Middle East is among the driest regions in the world, with water availability about 10 times lower than the global average, according to the World Bank. Read More Here
America Has No Good Options in Iran
U.S. President Donald trump needs a strong off-ramp. Can he get one? Read More Here
Over 40 Middle East Energy Assets ‘Severely Damaged,’ IEA Says
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been “severely or very severely” damaged by the war, potentially prolonging disruptions to global supply chains. Read More Here
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