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foreign policy and global economy

Category: Middle East

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

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 6, 2026

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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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 6, 2026

For Putin, Trump’s Iran war is a mixed bag, both bad and good news

A protracted conflict in the Middle East involving America would provide a considerable boost for Russian interests. Read More Here

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Written by lookingbeyondbordersMarch 6, 2026

How Quickly Can Qatar Restart the World’s Largest LNG Export Hub?

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on LNG exports after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz halted. Global gas markets face a significant supply shock, with European and Asian prices surging nearly 50%, while U.S. LNG exports have little spare capacity to replace the lost Qatari supply. Read More Here How the Iran War Is Disrupting […]

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