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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...
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...
The Strait Where Power Confronts What War Means
There exist places that appear to thwart the ambition of countries. Places where power, however immense, encounters limits it did not design. The Strait...
The Ambiguity Trap: When Strategic Signals Become Systemic Perturbations
On March 31, five weeks into an active war, Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and articulated what he presented as a...
Europe’s Energy Strategy Avoids Demand Cuts, but Pressure Is Building
As the energy crisis from the Iran war escalates, countries worldwide, from Australia to Egypt, are taking steps to conserve fuel. This includes promoting...
Trump Urges Iran to ‘Get Smart’ on Deal Amid Plans to Prolong Blockade
U. S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to "get smart soon" and finalize a deal as the conflict continues without resolution. He...
Which oil tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war
The U. S. has a blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its blockade on marine traffic in the Strait...
Airlines’ summer holiday plans overshadowed by Iran war and jet fuel worries
European airlines are facing significant challenges due to rising jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, creating uncertainty for the summer holiday season....
In Wartime Power Grab, Iran’s Guards Sideline Supreme Leader’s Authority
Two months into a war with the U. S. and Israel, Iran has experienced a shift in power dynamics, with no clear clerical leader...
Why Subsea Cables in Hormuz Are at Risk in the Iran War
Iran has raised concerns about the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz, which are crucial for the region's digital economy. This...