Trump’s Way of War
Iran, Venezuela, and the end of the Powell Doctrine. Read More Here
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Ayatollah Khamenei’s Deadly Legacy
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s authority rested on a mix of religious legitimacy, military loyalty, and economic control, all anchored within constitutional mechanisms that concentrate power while preserving the outward appearance of legality. Read More Here
India’s Risks in the Iran Conflict Go Way Beyond Oil
Oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz is at a standstill, and a prolonged blockade could widen India’s current account deficit and ignite inflation. Read More Here
The Venezuela Strikes Are the Beginning of a New Western Hemisphere
Following the release of the National Security Strategy and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, the way is open for a more robust US Western Hemisphere policy. Read More Here
America Will Pay for Pushing India Away
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi should be a wake-up call for the United States: attempting to coerce India into actions that compromise its national interest is a recipe for estrangement. Read More Here
For a Trump–Putin Summit, Small Victories Can Turn Into Big Wins
While a quick solution is unlikely, diplomatic progress can build its own momentum. Read More Here
Mohammed bin Salman’s Style Shift Sets Up a New World Order Strategy
The Saudi leader has morphed from a cocksure young prince to a more patient and strategic international power broker. Read More Here
Global Commodity Prices Set to Fall Through 2026 Amid Historic Oil Glut
Global commodity prices are set to tumble to a five-year low in 2025 amid an oil glut that is so large that it is likely to limit the price effects even of a wider conflict in the Middle East, according to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook. Even so, overall commodity prices will remain 30% higher […]
India’s Modi makes first Russia visit since Ukraine invasion
The Indian leader treads a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer ties with the West. Read More Here
Middle East Conflict Risks Reshaping the Region’s Economies
The IMF is revising its outlook for the region and stands ready to step up needed support. Read More Here
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