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....
Pakistan and Turkey Could Host U.S.-Iran Talks as Gulf War Drags On
Pakistan has delivered a U.S. proposal to Iran, and senior officials indicate that either Pakistan or Turkey could host discussions aimed at de-escalating the...
Ukraine Braces for New Russian Offensive as Peace Talks Collapse
Ukraine is preparing to repel a renewed Russian spring offensive along the eastern front as U.S.-backed peace talks stall. Moscow’s focus is the so-called...