Who Speaks in the Kurultai? The Logic of Power Behind Consultation
In August 2026, Kazakhstan will hold an unusual election. The newly established unicameral parliament—the “Kurultai”—will, for the first time, be formed entirely through party...
Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran’s Crisis of Invisible Rule
Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? The answer, according to recent reporting, is not merely a location but a political diagnosis. Reuters reported that Iran’s new...
Gulf War Pressures Oil Markets and Sparks Free Speech Debate in the United States
The conflict involving Iran and the United States has entered a prolonged phase, with President Donald Trump signalling readiness to maintain a blockade on...
Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest as Legal Team Prepares First Meeting
Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to meet her legal team this weekend after being transferred from prison to house...
Israel’s Clear Hand in America’s War on Iran
It all kicked off in the last days of February 2026, when the Middle East exploded into another full-blown war. On February 28, the...
A Fractured Cartel: What the UAE’s Exit Means for Global Oil Governance
I. The Moment That Changes Everything
When the United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it would quit OPEC effective 1 May—after nearly six decades...
Can China’s Belt and Road Drive Recovery in Arab States and post-war Iran?
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays a pivotal role in China's strategy for dealing with the post-conflict reality in Iran (according to the...
Why the UAE Left OPEC in 2026: Strategy, Politics, and Global Impact
There is a particular kind of institutional exit that is not really about the institution at all. The resignation letter is the last formality...
PLA condemns Japan’s Ikazuchi Taiwan Strait crossing on Treaty anniversary
Sino-Japanese relations experienced a sharp escalation on April 17, 2026, following the transit of the Japanese destroyer JS Ikazuchi through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing...
Iran War Widens Divide Between Trading Driven European Oil Majors and US drilling Giants
The conflict involving Iran and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz have shaken global energy markets. Supply constraints and extreme volatility have driven...