Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Economy
US Fed Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals Another Hike This Year
Inflation in the US remained elevated, prompting the central bank to maintain a focus on bringing price pressures back toward…
Explainer: China Steps Up Safeguards Against the Risk of Uncontrolled AI
While debate in the United States has increasingly focused on whether advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity,…
Will the “Institutionalization” of Türkiye-Iraq Relations Take Root?
From Türkiye’s perspective, Iraq is a strategic region that could become one of the hubs of regional trade, energy corridors,…
Twelve Countries Impose Sanctions on Trade With Israeli Settlements
The foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK said Tuesday…
Old Routes, New Influence: China’s Emerging Strategy in Somalia
What is more interesting is the changing instruments through which Chinese influence is being constructed in Somalia.
Pacific Summit Backs Concerns Over China Missile Test Despite Nauru Dissent
The dispute over China’s missile test reflects the growing strategic importance of the Pacific, where military activity by major powers…
Global Warming Set to Pass 1.5C Threshold Within Years, UN Body Warns
A UN report indicates that the world is on track to breach the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius warming threshold within…
Putin and Xi Reaffirm Russia-China Alliance at SCO Summit
Xi told Putin the relationship between Beijing and Moscow had grown steadier even as global affairs have become harder to…
US Pursues Ownership Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields, Officials Say
Negotiations between the US and the interim government in Venezuela target more than a dozen productive fields holding 90 billion…
Anwar’s Taiwan Remarks Reignite Debate Over Malaysia’s Non-Aligned Stance
Taiwan’s government, however, warned that Anwar’s “one-sided support for China could negatively impact Taiwanese businesses’ confidence in investing in Malaysia.”
The Dilemma at Hormuz and the GCC: Repercussions and Solutions
Approximately 20% of global trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz daily, including roughly 16 million barrels of crude oil.
Ankara After Washington and Tehran: Iraq’s Path to Development
Looking at Zaidi’s initial foreign policy moves, he is seeking investment from Washington, political balance from Tehran and economic links…
US Vows ‘Economic D-Day’ as Iran Threatens to Halt Oil Exports
“The economic D-Day” against Iran will begin with the new measures, .S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in an opinion…
US Debt Crosses $40 Trillion as Fiscal and Interest Costs Mount
The Treasury Department reported that total U.S. public debt reached $40.047 trillion on Tuesday.
Global Bond Markets Put Governments on Notice Over Fiscal and Inflation Risks
Higher Japanese bond yields could also affect U.S. markets because Japanese investors have traditionally been major buyers of U.S. government…
Poll: Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency
About 80% of Americans said they believed U.S. involvement in Iran would continue for an extended period, including 87% of…
Brazil Explores Retaliatory Options Against New US Tariffs
The United States imposed a 25% surcharge in July on Brazilian goods, citing what Washington described as unfair trade practices.
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement: A New Threshold in the Regional Security Architecture
The signing of the defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at the most important holy centre of the…
