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JD Vance for president in 2028? It starts with MAGA voters — and Trump

Vance’s role as the Republican National Committee’s chief fundraiser has helped him get in front of another key co…
Assessing the Global Impact of the U.S.-Iran Deal

Holger Schmieding In their framework agreement (to be signed on Friday), Iran and the United States have apparently left…
The Globalization of Hamas Under Turkey’s Patronage

Hadi Elis Over the past two decades, Hamas has evolved from a predominantly localized Palestinian militant movement int…
Is the Strait of Hormuz reopening driving a tanker market recovery?

The partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape global oil shipping, with tanker owners and charte…
America at 250: Can a Divided Nation Celebrate Together?

Betsy Halsey, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has memorabilia from America’s 1976 bicentenn…
The Multipolar Moment: Why Declining Hegemony Doesn’t Guarantee a Better World

Ibrahim Ahmad The international order is falling apart, happening visibly, rapidly, and in ways that no longer surprise …
Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions

Turkey has sought to reassure allies that the United States remains committed to NATO despite growing concerns over Wash…
UN warns Hormuz disruption could leave lasting economic scars

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may have eased immediate concerns over global energy supplies, but the economic co…
Al-Makahleh: The US‑Iran Conflict: Who Holds the Longer Breath, and at Whose Expense?

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains dangerously fragile, liable to collapse …
Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel?

Sana Khan U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. REUTERS/Evan Vucci Th…
EurAsian (Networks of) Corridors

For over a century, discussions about Eurasia have been dominated by the language of competition. The last two decades a…
From the IAEA to the G7: The Contested Meaning of Global AI Governance

Tuhu Nugraha U.S. President Donald Trump, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, South Korea’s…

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Why Jordan Is Losing Patience With Iran

March 22, 2026

Iran’s missile attacks have alienated the Hashemite Kingdom, but the chances of Jordan joining the …
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Vision or Vanity? Deconstructing the Trump Gaza Development Plan

January 31, 2026
Washington’s Strategy Against Iran: Victory Without Firing a Shot

January 31, 2026
China and EVs: The “Involutionary” Dilemma

September 3, 2025
America’s AI Pivot to the Gulf

July 17, 2025

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