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May 9, 2026

Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

Iran’s push to collect Strait of Hormuz oil transit tariffs in Chinese yuan signals a real, though gradual, erosion of the US “petrodollar” system at the margins, but it does not yet

Middle East·Opinion

April 26, 2026

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

China is not mainly arming Iran with finished weapons; it is enabling Iran’s missile and drone ecosystem through dual-use chemicals, electronics, machine parts, and financial networks. That distinction matters, because Trump’s threatened

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

April 20, 2026

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

In the longer term, the balance of leverage in Hormuz is tilting decisively toward Iran—not the United States. At first glance, Washington’s move appears bold. The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

By any political measure, President Donald Trump’s arrival in Israel this week marks a moment of extraordinary theater. He lands to what is expected to be a hero’s welcome, credited with brokering

October 13, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

In the swirl of diplomacy surrounding the Israel-Hamas peace accord, much of the spotlight has fallen on President Donald Trump. But behind the scenes, another player — the tiny Gulf state of

October 11, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Global Recognition of Palestine Rises, But Peace Stays Elusive

A growing number of countries — now more than 160 — have formally recognized a Palestinian state. In just the past week, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia joined the list.

September 27, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Why Norway’s Fund Divested from 11 Israeli Companies; and What’s Next

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest with assets of about $2 trillion, announced it had divested from 11 Israeli companies and terminated contracts with all external asset managers overseeing Israeli investments.

August 12, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

Just the other day I read somewhere: “You don’t make peace with your friends, you make peace with your enemies”. It sounds noble, even wise. But it’s a phrase that makes sense

August 6, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

China’s ‘Plausible Deniability’ on Arms Is Cracking; Next Stop Iran?

China has long maintained that it does not supply arms to any party at war – a central tenet of its “noninterference” foreign policy. But in recent years, Beijing has repeatedly faced

August 1, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

On Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes shook Damascus, striking the headquarters of Syria’s Defense Ministry in one of the boldest attacks in years. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz justified the strikes, declaring, “The warnings

July 17, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran launched 10 ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, targeting one of the United States’ most strategic

June 24, 2025

Americas·Middle East·News

Trump’s Iran Strike: Strategic Gamble or Necessary Boldness?

In the wake of President Trump’s recent decision to launch a full-scale strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the geopolitical axis of the Middle East has shifted dramatically—and perhaps irrevocably. Just over a

June 24, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

The U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites mark a historic escalation in the long-running conflict, triggered by recent Israeli-Iranian hostilities and stalled diplomacy. While the immediate military objective was to cripple Iran’s

June 22, 2025

Americas·Explainer·Middle East

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Tariffs in Yuan: Is Iran Ringing the Bell on the Petrodollar Age?

The Myth of China’s ‘Neutrality’ on Iran

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

Global Recognition of Palestine Rises, But Peace Stays Elusive

Why Norway’s Fund Divested from 11 Israeli Companies; and What’s Next

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

China’s ‘Plausible Deniability’ on Arms Is Cracking; Next Stop Iran?

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

Trump’s Iran Strike: Strategic Gamble or Necessary Boldness?

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

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