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Iran's trap for the Gulf - the region is becoming impossible to insure

Middle East Stephen Holmes - March 23, 2026.

It can take generations to build a reputation for reliability – and a matter of weeks to destroy it. That asymmetry is the most important strategic...

The war against Iran no longer has the same objective – Washington is seeking an exit, Israel a result

Middle East The Editorial Board - April 3, 2026.

A war that began as a demonstration of complete coordination is now entering a phase where differences can no longer be concealed. The initial strikes in...

Can Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China reduce tensions?

China TA | AP Insight - April 7, 2026.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace”...

Can the global economy cope with growing chokepoints?

Globalization Michael Spence - March 27, 2026.

Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and a quarter of its fertilizer passes, has...

The race for the head of the UN under the control of five powers

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - March 31, 2026.

António Guterres' term ends at the end of 2026, and the election of his successor comes at a time when the United Nations has limited...

Asia boosts coal use due to oil and gas supply disruptions

Energy TA | AP Insight - March 24, 2026.

Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments. The continent is exposed because it relies on imported fuel, much...

Will a new US attorney general meet Trump's demands of loyalty and desire for retribution?

US TA | AP Insight - April 3, 2026.

Pam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump's political enemies. But there's no guarantee her successor will...

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