Trump’s Syria-Iraq pipeline plan aims to weaken Iran’s leverage - opinion
Trump is backing a revived Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and reshape Middle East energy.
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
By the centenary year, if the plan succeeds, Saudi Arabia will no longer be dependent on oil revenues, transforming instead into a modern, liberalized, thriving society
'Queers for Palestine' and the intersectionality trap fueling antisemitism - analysis
How a theory of overlapping oppression became, for some, a framework for anti-Israel activism
Trump, Erdogan, and the F-35 enigma - opinion
Turkey’s F-35 struggle is not just about aircraft; it is about trust, intelligence, and the future of a NATO alliance.
Hardliners in Tehran are running the show while the Iran's supreme leader watches - opinion
Many believe Iran is currently operating with four overlapping centers of authority – and that each is vying for supreme power.
'A Daring Enterprise': Pragmatism, principles, and peace through prosperity - review
This idea – that American capital, guided by American values, can create peace through prosperity – is not out of date. It is more vital than ever.
Is the Gaza peace plan dead? - opinion
In mid-2026, Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan can best be described as wilting. While still formally in play, phase two is largely stuck.
The new US-Israel-Lebanon deal reshapes the fight against Hezbollah - opinion
The latest agreement shows Israel and Lebanon increasingly aligned in efforts to weaken Hezbollah and restore state control.
Erdogan’s grip on Turkey deepens as NATO gathers in Ankara - opinion
Erdogan’s NATO spotlight comes as opposition figures face prosecution, economic turmoil grows, and democracy erodes in Turkey.
Sudan’s war poses a challenge for Abraham Accords partners - opinion
Sudan's devastating civil war tests whether the Abraham Accords can become a force for peace beyond normalization.
