G7 Ministers Meet in France Amid Ukraine, Iran Wars and U.S. Uncertainty
Foreign ministers from the G7 – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.S. – along with the European Union, convened this week...
Israel Pulled Top Iranian Officials Off Hit List After Pakistan Intervention
Israel reportedly removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its elimination target list following a request from Pakistan,...
Energy Shock Forces Europe to Rethink Climate Ambitions
The European Union is once again confronting a severe energy shock as the Iran war disrupts global supply routes and drives prices sharply higher....
Why Safe Havens Fell: The Market Logic Behind Gold and Defense Selloff
At first glance, the market reaction to the outbreak of war following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran appeared deeply counterintuitive. Gold declined sharply,...
WTO at a Crossroads: Cameroon Talks Expose Deep Divisions in Global Trade
Trade ministers have gathered in Yaoundé for a high stakes meeting aimed at reviving the World Trade Organization, an institution increasingly seen as struggling...
Maduro Trial Tests Limits of US Narcoterrorism Law
The return of Nicolás Maduro to a United States courtroom marks a pivotal moment not only for his personal legal battle but also for...
Ceasefire or Illusion: US and Iran at Odds
Nearly four weeks into a devastating conflict triggered by United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, the war has entered a volatile and uncertain...
Gulf War Tests the Foundations of the Petrodollar
The ongoing war in Iran is forcing Gulf states to question the value of the U.S. security guarantee. Since the U.S. and Israel launched...
Who Will Rebuild the Middle East After the Iran War?
When the missiles and drones finally stop in the U.S.-Israeli air strikes against Iran, a new contest will begin: the race to restore the...
European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals
European stock indexes rose on Wednesday while oil prices eased, following reports that the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran. U.S....