On April 1, 2026 — a date that historians may one day note with dark irony … U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Raises Questions Over Strategic Outcome and Power ShiftRead more
Geopolitics
The Geopolitics category provides analysis of international relations, strategic developments, global power dynamics, and geopolitical conflicts shaping the modern world. Coverage includes diplomatic relations, security issues, international alliances, and policy decisions that influence global stability, economic relations, and international trade.
Iran War Fuels Volatility in Global Interest Rate Expectations
At the start of 2026, the trajectory for global interest rates seemed, if not exactly clear, … Iran War Fuels Volatility in Global Interest Rate ExpectationsRead more
FIFA Faces Pressure Over Iran Matches as World Cup 2026 Collides With Geopolitics
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw took place in Washington D.C. in December 2025, Iran’s … FIFA Faces Pressure Over Iran Matches as World Cup 2026 Collides With GeopoliticsRead more
India Refiners Delay Maintenance to Stabilize Fuel Supply Amid Iran War Disruptions
When a war breaks out in the Middle East, the economic tremors tend to register first … India Refiners Delay Maintenance to Stabilize Fuel Supply Amid Iran War DisruptionsRead more
OPEC+ Debates Output Hike as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply
On paper, it sounded like reassuring news for energy markets: OPEC+ agreed to raise its oil … OPEC+ Debates Output Hike as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil SupplyRead more
U.S. Searches for Downed Airman as Iran Escalates Strikes Across Gulf States
The United States is intensifying search-and-rescue operations for a missing airman after an F-15E fighter jet … U.S. Searches for Downed Airman as Iran Escalates Strikes Across Gulf StatesRead more