Trump Seeks China’s Help on Iran, Beijing Has Little Incentive to Cooperate
Beijing faces competing priorities as the Iran war continues.
The Strait of Hormuz and the Global Economy
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could increase logistics costs across a wide geographical area, particularly in Asia, while potentially…
Trump Heads to China Seeking Diplomatic Gains amid Iran War Pressures
According to officials involved in preparations for the Trump-Xi summit, it remains uncertain whether Washington and Beijing will even extend…
Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to U.S. Proposal as Oil Prices Surge
Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday following Trump’s rejection of the Iranian terms, reflecting growing concern that shipping through the…
The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb in the Wake of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Yemen, a country situated in a strategic position overlooking the strait and serving as a stage for Iran’s sphere of…
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under Pressure as Millions Face Unemployment
Official data placed annual inflation in Iran at 72% in March, though prices for essential goods rose even faster, putting…
Iran-US Economic War: Global Markets Brace for Prolonged Crisis
The crisis has centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways through which a…
The US Is Forcing the Regime to Change by Starving the Cuban People
It is quite difficult to quantify the scale of the energy crisis in Cuba with a single ‘percentage’, as the…
Trump: US to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has maintained that it retains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that any vessel movement must be…
The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb: Is the World Entering a New Era of Chokepoints?
The US/Israel-Iran War, in a sense, heralds a new geopolitical era that could be defined as the ‘Age of Chokepoints’,…
UAE to Exit OPEC, Shaking Global Oil Market Amid Iran War
The UAE, one of OPEC’s largest producers and among the few with significant spare capacity, has long been bound by…
Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
Japan, Germany and South Korea are strikingly similar in terms of their relations with the US hegemonic order.
US Signals Possible Return to Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
Trump indicated he did not intend to extend the 14-day truce, which is set to end on Wednesday. He framed…
Progressive Bulgaria Heads for Decisive Victory in Latest Snap Election
With 87.2% of ballots counted as of 9:50 a.m. local time (0650 GMT), Progressive Bulgaria had secured 44.6% of the…
Beijing in the Strait of Hormuz: The Iran War, Energy Security and China’s Strategic Dilemma
China meets over 63 per cent of its oil requirements through maritime imports, with half of these imports passing through…
Washington Announces Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports After Talks Collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump further escalated rhetoric, warning that American forces would intercept vessels in international waters if they had…
India’s Silent Response to the Iran War
The Iran War is not India’s war. Yet the fact that India is a close neighbor of critical importance to…
World Welcomes Ceasefire Between Washington and Tehran
The US-Israel-Iran ceasefire includes an immediate halt to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon and other areas affected by the…
