It’s Xi Jinping’s World, and Trump Is Just Living in It
As Donald Trump blows up the rules-based order, China is pulling ahead in the global battle for ideas. Read More Here
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Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
The Middle East is among the driest regions in the world, with water availability about 10 times lower than the global average, according to the World Bank. Read More Here
America Has No Good Options in Iran
U.S. President Donald trump needs a strong off-ramp. Can he get one? Read More Here
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
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
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
Trump-Xi Agenda to Be Mapped Out as Negotiators Meet in Paris
Negotiators, who will meet in Paris, will discuss issues tariffs, fentanyl, and Taiwan among other issues before the US President Donald Trump’s summit with China’s Xi Jinping. Read More Here
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