Putin Invited to G20 Summit in Miami by US
The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to the December G20 summit in Miami, but a meeting with Donald Trump is not confirmed. Marco Rubio is also pressing for a…
Edward Byrd5 min read
Geopolitics
Edward Byrd5 min read
Why Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia: Tanker Hit in Red Sea
A Saudi tanker struck off Yanbu, burning convoys near the Yemeni border, and Iran's boasts about its ally: here's why the Houthis keep targeting Saudi Arabia and what the shipping…
Holly Herrera4 min read
European Leaders Gather in Kyiv as Ukraine Seeks More Air Defense
European leaders gather in Kyiv to discuss air defense, funding gaps and pressure on Moscow, as Zelenskyy pushes for 30 billion euros and faster military aid ahead of winter.
Holly Herrera1 min read
Houthis Force Saudi Oil Tankers To U Turn In Red Sea
Crude oil is holding near multi week highs even as fresh reports show Houthi threats force Saudi tankers into abrupt U turns in the Red Sea, a sign that Gulf…
Holly Herrera3 min read
Armenia Azerbaijan Peace Deal Stalls One Year After Washington Deal
A year after their Washington declaration, Armenia and Azerbaijan still lack a signed peace treaty. The TRIPP corridor has funding pledges but no groundbreaking, and Iran looms as a complication.
Edward Byrd1 min read
Iran Leadership Change Signals Shift Toward Centralized Command
between the Armed Forces General Staff and the Khatam al Anbiya Central Headquarters, a merger Mojtaba Khamenei credits to a strategy his father began. No new Khatam al Anbiya commander…
Holly Herrera2 min read
Iran Expands Strikes as US Widens Attacks Amid Gulf Retaliation
US strikes hit Iranian bridges, railways and an airport for a sixth straight night, and Tehran struck back at American bases in Kuwait and Jordan, even as diplomacy stays alive.
James Stephens5 min read
Iran Strike on Jordan Signals More Aggressive Military Strategy
Iran fired ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, breaking a brief lull in fighting and prompting a sharp warning from President Trump. Experts say the strike signals a shift…
James Stephens5 min read
Middle East War Enters Its Most Dangerous Phase Yet
Iran strikes U.S. bases across three countries while Houthi attacks threaten a second oil chokepoint, as energy majors post record profits amid the widening Middle East war.
James Stephens6 min read
Iran Strikes Gulf Countries as Regional Escalation Continues
Iran struck Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan in a single day, hitting an oil platform and rattling Doha with missiles. Here is what actually happened, and what it signals.
James Stephens6 min read
Resource Curse Explains Economic Struggles in Resource Rich Nations
Crude oil's 3% surge revives an old economic warning: nations built on a single resource, from Angola to Saudi Arabia, face a curse that diversification alone can break.
Jake Fox3 min read
Trump to Meet Zelenskyy at NATO Summit Amid Ukraine War Talks
Trump and Zelenskyy are set to meet in Ankara during this week's NATO summit, as Washington pushes for a Ukraine settlement and demands allies spend more on defense.
James Stephens3 min read