Economics
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
Israel must reverse the loss of its top scientists and doctors - opinion
The loss of Israeli scientists abroad carries a high strategic cost; reversing brain drain is key to preserving national excellence.
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.
Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion
Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.
The scarcity doctrine and Israel’s historic weakness as a global strength - opinion
Israel is a nation that turned a lack of resources into a high-growth system defined not by what it has, but by how it survives.
Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact
The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.
Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion
An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report
Trump considers ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success.
From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion
Sderot shows how investing in children and community turns resilience into long-term economic growth and social strength.
Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report
In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.
