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The Geopolitical Calculus: Iran’s Strategic Approach to U.S. Relations The landscape of U.S.-Iran relations remains defined by a complex interplay of economic pressure, nuclear policy, and shifting political administrations. As …

Global Energy Markets: The Strait of Hormuz and the Future of Oil Pricing As of May 25, 2026, the global energy landscape remains tethered to the volatile dynamics of the …

Lebanon’s Shiite Divide: Can Nabih Berri Break Amal’s Alliance with Hezbollah? As Lebanon’s government enforces a historic ban on Hezbollah’s military activities, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri—leader of the rival …

Congress Questions Trump’s Iran Strategy as War Drags On Nearly one month into the U.S.-led conflict with Iran, support from Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill is showing increasing signs of …

US-Israel War with Iran: Assessing Responsibility and Escalation Risks As the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran enters its 18th day, questions of responsibility and the potential for …

US-Israel War with Iran: A Shifting Landscape The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has entered a complex phase, marked by shifting justifications, evolving objectives, and questions about …

China’s Calculated Stance on the Iran Conflict As the United States and Israel engage in military actions against Iran, scrutiny is mounting regarding China’s response and the implications for its …

US-Israel War with Iran Disrupts Global Economy and Supply Chains As the U.S. And Israeli war on Iran enters its fifth day, cascading threats to the global economy and supply …

Operation Epic Fury: US and Israel Strike Iran, Casualties Reported The United States and Israel have initiated extensive strikes against targets in Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. …

Pentagon and Anthropic Clash Over AI Access: A Looming Deadline The U.S. Defense Department and Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, are locked in a high-stakes standoff over access to …