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Did Oil Markets Bet on Trump and Win on Iran War Pricing?
Oil markets experienced extreme volatility during the Iran war, which disrupted global energy flows after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed following U.S.-Israeli...
Iran War Energy Shock or Structural Turning Point for Global Oil and LNG Markets
The Iran war has already caused major disruption to global energy markets, particularly crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows through the Strait...
Why is Yen Still Weak Despite the Bank of Japan’s Interest Rate Hike?
The U.S. dollar hovered near a 10-day low on Tuesday after news of a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement boosted investor confidence and reduced demand for...
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovery May Take Weeks Despite US-Iran Deal
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints, has experienced severe disruption since conflict between Iran and the United States...
The War That Changed the Middle East: Iran’s Rise as a Regional Power
The confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States may mark a strategic turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As Tehran moves from a...
How the Iran Deal Made the G7 Summit in Evian the Most Important in a Decade
Trump landed in France on Sunday night, fresh from watching an MMA fight on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday,...
Hegemony, Sovereignty, and the Price of the American Guarantee
The American attempt to end the war with Iran on its own terms has also been an attempt to rearrange the region around it....
Can Pakistan Sustain Its Rise as the U.S.-Iran Broker, or Is Its Mediation Success Merely Temporary?
Pakistan's emergence as a U.S.-Iran mediator in early 2026 presents a paradox: a genuine diplomatic achievement of considerable sophistication that simultaneously reveals institutional governance...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Key Issues Both Sides Must Resolve for a Deal
Iran and the United States have reached a deal to end their conflicts, which may lead to discussions about Iran's nuclear program. There are...
Trump, Trade and Iran: Key Challenges Facing G7 Leaders in France
The 2026 G7 summit in France opens at a pivotal moment for the international system. Leaders arrive facing a series of interconnected crises, including...