Middle East- Page 5

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

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

By any measure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been one of the most consequential figures in modern Middle Eastern history. As Iran’s Supreme Leader for over three decades, his rule has defined the

June 20, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Why the U.S. Must Act to Dismantle Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility

In the shadow of Iran’s Alvand Mountain, near the city of Qom, lies a facility that has quietly become the fulcrum of global nuclear anxiety. The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant—heavily fortified, deeply

June 17, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

The Recent Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran

The past days have seen a dramatic escalation in the long-standing hostilities between Israel and Iran, culminating in direct missile exchanges and airstrikes that have alarmed the world and raised fears of

June 14, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

This research article contrasts the divergent trajectories of Muslim-majority nations, highlighting the success of Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia in embracing modernization, economic diversification, and inclusive social policies. In

May 27, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Why Holocaust Education Could Be Key to Peace in the Middle East

As President Donald Trump makes his latest tour of the Middle East, a rare opportunity presents itself—one not just of diplomacy, but of lasting human connection. It is a chance to begin

May 17, 2025

Culture·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

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

Why the U.S. Must Act to Dismantle Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility

The Recent Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran

Social Modernisation: The Key to Prosperity in the Muslim World

Why Holocaust Education Could Be Key to Peace in the Middle East

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