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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 18, 2026

The Hormuz crisis is about much more than oil

Approximately one-third of globally traded urea transits the Strait of Hormuz. The Middle East collectively exports 21 to 22 million tonnes of urea annually, accounting for roughly 40 per cent of global seaborne trade in the commodity. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 18, 2026

When Drones Hit Data Centers

In modern warfare, data centers have joined energy supplies to become prime military targets, with server rooms now as vulnerable to missile strikes as oil refineries. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 18, 2026

Donald Trump’s Iran war could hand Congress to the Democrats

As the conflict drags on, Democrats are sharpening their response. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 18, 2026

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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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 18, 2026

The Gulf Goes Backward

How the Iran war is returning the region to a more insular, conflict-prone era. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 13, 2026

Between illusions of the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ Middle East

This conflict may not produce a new regional order as much as it may prolong the life of the region’s crises. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 13, 2026

Trump’s choice: Go big or go home

Ending the war requires a region-wide deal, and regional stability clearly depends on ending the war. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 13, 2026

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

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 13, 2026

The Hormuz Minefield

Iran holds the advantage in the Strait, leaving the United States with no good options. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 13, 2026

Trump-Xi Agenda to Be Mapped Out as Negotiators Meet in Paris

Negotiators, who will meet in Paris, will discuss issues tariffs, fentanyl, and Taiwan among other issues before the US President Donald Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping. Read More Here

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