Trump Cut A Deal With Iran, But Can He Restrain Israel? By Uriel Araujo The US-Iran ceasefire has allowed both sides to claim victory, yet Tehran has secured the more enduring strategic gains, with sanctions relief, and strategic leverage. Washington now… Read More ›
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Pakistan Is Poised To Benefit The Most From The End Of Iran War
Pakistan Is Poised To Benefit The Most From The End Of Iran War By Andrew Korybko The common denominator is that these benefits could empower Pakistan to truly become a regional power to be reckoned with if it successfully expands its… Read More ›
Here’s How Iran Pulled Off The Upset Of The Century
Here’s How Iran Pulled Off The Upset Of The Century By Andrew Korybko Few outside of Iran, its “Resistance Axis”, and their international supporters thought that it would avoid the fate of Iraq, Libya, and Syria. Many expected that Iran would… Read More ›
The Iran War And The End Of Uncontested American Primacy
The Iran War And The End Of Uncontested American Primacy By Uriel Araujo As the Iran crisis reshapes the geopolitical landscape, Washington faces mounting strategic, military and financial pressures. New analyses suggest that the age of uncontested US primacy may already… Read More ›
Has Iran Ended Its Drought By Destroying A US-Israel Weather Weapon?
Has Iran Ended Its Drought By Destroying A US-Israel Weather Weapon? By Uriel Araujo Iran’s unexpected return of rainfall has sparked allegations of covert weather manipulation involving the US and Israel. Although the claims remain unproven, documented weather-modification programs, emerging geoengineering… Read More ›
The Strategic Calculations Influencing Trump’s And Putin’s Upcoming Meetings With Xi
The Strategic Calculations Influencing Trump’s And Putin’s Upcoming Meetings With Xi By Andrew Korybko A US deal with China without one with Russia would be to Russia’s disadvantage and vice versa, but no US deal with either of them might disadvantage… Read More ›
Russia’s Threat Of A Massive Retaliatory Strike On Kiev Likely Isn’t A Bluff
Russia’s Threat Of A Massive Retaliatory Strike On Kiev Likely Isn’t A Bluff By Andrew Korybko Russia can’t afford to discredit itself abroad, nor can Putin’s ruling United Russia party afford to discredit itself at home four months before the next… Read More ›
The UAE’s OPEC Exit And The Quiet Unravelling Of The Petrodollar Order
The UAE’s OPEC Exit And The Quiet Unravelling Of The Petrodollar Order By Uriel Araujo The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil… Read More ›
Top Russian Expert Timofei Bordachev Criticized China’s “Rational” Response To Recent US Moves
Top Russian Expert Timofei Bordachev Criticized China’s “Rational” Response To Recent US Moves By Andrew Korybko The subtext is that Russia is now re-evaluating its assessment of China’s role in the evolving world order. Valdai Club Programme Director Timofei Bordachev is… Read More ›
Trump’s Neo-Reagan Doctrine Is Rolling Back Russian Influence Across The World
Trump’s Neo-Reagan Doctrine Is Rolling Back Russian Influence Across The World By Andrew Korybko Absent a deal with Trump, which Putin could be further induced to agree to if Trump promises to reduce US pressure on some – but not all… Read More ›