Tag: Analysis
The Houthi Advance Is About More Than Just Iran
The Saudi-Emirati rivalry is driving moves across the region.
By Nearly Every Metric, the U.S. Is Losing the Iran War
“It’s irrefutable that the U.S. failed in its main strategic goals,” one expert said.
The Fed Bucks Trump and Raises Interest Rates
War-fueled inflation remains too high, the U.S. central bank said, requiring the first hike in three years.
Don’t Blame Ukraine for High Gas Prices
Kyiv’s energy war on Russia may hurt on the margins, but the real culprit is Trump’s war on Iran.
Would Another War Help Netanyahu Win Reelection?
Some Israelis worry that he might manufacture a security crisis ahead of the vote.
Why Iran Might Escalate
As Trump’s economic warfare takes its toll, Tehran will be tempted to go on the offensive in search of greater leverage
Where Is King Abdullah?
Facing regional turmoil and domestic criticism, Jordan’s ruler is spending more time overseas and less time talking to the press.
Vance Pitches a New Objective for the Iran War
Simply lowering energy prices for U.S. consumers is “goal No. 1”
Mojtaba Khamenei Is Planning for a Long War
The supreme leader’s new government appointments reveal the outlines of his military strategy.