Why’s Iran So Desperate for Europe to Save the Nuclear Deal?

July 8, 2018

Iran’s insistence that Europe do more to preserve the nuclear deal suggests that it’s worried about becoming too strategically dependent on Russia in the coming future and is anxious to find a “balanc…

Pakistan’s Financial Crisis Puts China’s Belt and Road on the Spot

July 8, 2018

Opinion

Increased Pakistani dependence on China to help it avert resorting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to avoid a financial and economic crisis spotlights fears that the terms of Chinese investme…

Over the Persian Gulf, Dark Clouds have Gathered Once Again

July 8, 2018

Opinion

Last week, the US State Department said that Washington will attempt to persuade its allies to stop purchasing oil from Iran completely by early November. Reportedly, negotiations are already underway…

Why Saudi Arabia’s Powerful Crown Prince Still Needs His Father

July 8, 2018

Opinion

A year after King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud made his son Mohammed bin Salman crown prince, the 32-year-old remains dependent on his father’s legitimacy and credentials to be the heir apparent. Pri…

‘Pay Up You NATO Deadbeats or Else!’

July 8, 2018

Opinion

“I have some pretty severe things we’re thinking about,” Trump said of North Korea at a news conference in Warsaw. “Doesn’t mean we’re going to do them.” What President Trump really meant is that he h…

US, Iran Clash in Hormuz Strait: Not an Improbable Scenario

July 8, 2018

Opinion

The US remains adamant in its desire to cut Iran’s oil exports to zero, even if it hurts importing countries. America’s secondary sanctions on firms dealing with Iran would "snap back" on August 6 for…

Don’t Laugh: Salvini’s LoL Is the Greatest Threat to EuroLiberalism

July 8, 2018

Opinion

Matteo Salvini proposed the creation of a “league of Leagues” in Europe to combat illegal migration. The Italian Interior Minister and proud populist declared at a party gathering that “I think of a l…

The Houthis and War in Yemen

July 8, 2018

Opinion

1. History of the movement, structure, and ideology History The movement of Ansar Allah (Supporters of Allah), also known as the Houthis, is a paramilitary group of Zaidi Shi’ites, acting in Yemen. Th…