Global markets brace for rate hikes as Iran war and US$100 oil stoke tightening fears
The European Central Bank has become more hawkish, reverting to wording that analysts say often precedes interest-rate increases. Read More Here
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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
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 […]
Killing Khamenei was easy — toppling Iran’s regime is not
Founders designed Islamic Republic to survive decapitation, and Khamenei’s martyrdom means a hardliner will replace him. Read More Here
Trump’s Way of War
Iran, Venezuela, and the end of the Powell Doctrine. Read More Here
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
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