Only the Gulf Can End the Iran War
The Arab monarchies must help Washington and Tehran save face. Read More Here
Category: Middle East
Election leaves Israel’s political future uncertain, but Netanyahu still clearly controls its present
Like Shimon Peres 30 years ago, Gadi Eisenkot thought the exit polls meant he’d defeated the Likud leader. Not so fast. Read More Here
The Israel Netanyahu Made
Why Bibi’s national security vision will endure. Read More Here
Trump backed Iran into a corner. The regime isn’t blinking
Why, when Iran’s government acknowledges its economy faces a historic catastrophe, is the government refusing to give in? Read More Here
Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf. Read More Here
The New Old Middle East
The Middle East that is emerging out of the current upheaval looks a lot like the one that existed before it. Read More Here
The Economic War on Iran Is—and Isn’t—Working
Devastating costs have been imposed on the Iranian economy—to unclear strategic ends. Read More Here
Khamenei Funeral Signals Iran’s Defiance and New Regional Order
Gulf officials worry that by showing Iran’s ability to shape events around the strait, the war created an advantage that Tehran will be reluctant to surrender even in exchange for sanctions relief or progress on the nuclear file. Read More Here
Iran’s New Grand Strategy
How a remade Islamic Republic will reshape the Middle East. Read More Here
The Iran War will drain the Gulf’s $6trn treasure chest
The conflict complicates life for the custodians of Middle Eastern oil fortunes. Read More Here
