America Has No Good Options in Iran
U.S. President Donald trump needs a strong off-ramp. Can he get one? Read More Here
Category: Middle East
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
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
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
The Gulf Goes Backward
How the Iran war is returning the region to a more insular, conflict-prone era. Read More Here
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
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
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
How the Iran War Will Undermine US Competition with China
A war with Iran will be a disastrous strategic detour for the United States as it seeks to compete diplomatically, economically, militarily, and technologically with China. Read More Here
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