The US Is On The Brink Of Subordinating Cuba By Andrew Korybko The immediate goal of the US’ de facto oil embargo on Cuba is a “regime tweaking” that achieves at least some of Trump’s demanded foreign policy goals and initiates… Read More ›
Iran
How State‑Tolerated “Potemkinism” Distorts Global Perceptions Of Russian Foreign Policy
How State‑Tolerated “Potemkinism” Distorts Global Perceptions Of Russian Foreign Policy By Andrew Korybko This refers to top “Non-Russian Pro-Russian” influencers’ creation of alternative realities, such as the metanarrative that Russia leads a global network of mutual defence allies that collectively challenges… Read More ›
The US Wants To Replicate The Venezuelan Model In Iran
The US Wants To Replicate The Venezuelan Model In Iran By Andrew Korybko Here’s the English version of the interview that I gave to Müstəqil’s Sahile Cabbarova about the latest US-Iranian tensions. 1. Does the U.S. administration view the current protests… Read More ›
Here’s How U.S. Proxy Control Of Venezuela Can Harm Cuban, Chinese, And Russian Interests
Here’s How U.S. Proxy Control Of Venezuela Can Harm Cuban, Chinese, And Russian Interests By Andrew Korybko Cuba might be coerced into subordinating itself to the US, the cascading consequences of other major BRI partners being intimidated into following Venezuela’s example… Read More ›
How The Yemen Front Rewired Saudi Arabia’s Stance On The Muslim Brotherhood
How The Yemen Front Rewired Saudi Arabia’s Stance On The Muslim Brotherhood By Andrew Korybko The Saudis’ growing ties with Muslim Brotherhood-aligned Turkiye, Qatar, and Iran; the Gaza War that broke out after October 7th; and the Ummah’s widespread support for… Read More ›
“Muslim NATO” Or Multipolar Hedge? Iran’s Bid To Enter Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact
“Muslim NATO” Or Multipolar Hedge? Iran’s Bid To Enter Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact By Uriel Araujo Reports of Iran seeking closer ties to the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact raise questions about a supposed “Muslim NATO.” With both Islamabad and Riyadh linked to Western… Read More ›
What’s The Real Reason Why Iran Is Interested In Joining The Saudi-Pak Alliance?
What’s The Real Reason Why Iran Is Interested In Joining The Saudi-Pak Alliance? By Andrew Korybko Iran is likely trying to assess whether this alliance might one day be weaponized against it by its two members’ shared US patron and probably… Read More ›
Iran’s Energy Crisis Drives Closer Ties With Russia And China
Iran’s Energy Crisis Drives Closer Ties With Russia And China By Uriel Araujo Tehran’s failing grid and worsening drought highlight a structural crisis years in the making. In that context, sanctions have only accelerated Iran’s turn toward Russia and China. The… Read More ›
Decoding The Reasons For The US’ Six-Month Chabahar Sanctions Waiver
Decoding The Reasons For The US’ Six-Month Chabahar Sanctions Waiver By Andrew Korybko US policymakers might intend to restore part of their failed Eurasian balancing act through a series of comprehensive strategic compromises with India. India’s Ministry of External Affairs recently confirmed that… Read More ›
Why Russia And Iran Should Avoid Dependence On Azerbaijan For Logistical And Energy Cooperation
Why Russia And Iran Should Avoid Dependence On Azerbaijan For Logistical And Energy Cooperation By Andrew Korybko The precedent established by the EU sanctioning Russia under US pressure despite the mutual costs that this entailed discredits the liberal-inspired International Relations theory… Read More ›