Tag: International Relations
As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
Even so, finding unity among the loose grouping of emerging economies will be difficult as the war in the Middle East strains their own interests.
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran flared anew.
Status of Iran’s Nuclear Program Is Unclear, U.N. Watchdog Says
As the war sputters on, an internal report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran’s refusal to grant access to its inspectors was an urgent concern.
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.
U.S. Will ‘Economically Asphyxiate’ Iranian Regime, Bessent Says
Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that the European Union, Britain and the United Arab Emirates were prepared to join the U.S. in suffocating Iran’s economy.