Macron seems to be prepping a tempting offer: How about letting Russia back into the G8 (as Trump wants), in exchange for Trump cooling his fire on Iran?
Middle East: Towards a Nuclear Arms Race
U.S. policy is confounding efforts to prevent the Middle East from barreling towards a nuclear and ballistic missiles arms race.
China: Standing Up to US on Iran
Chinese purchases of Iranian oil raise tantalizing questions.
US Vs. Iran: The Gulf of Tonkin Precedent
Are the warmongers in the U.S. faking attacks from supposed Iranian sources? The lessons of the Vietnam War provide a clear warning.
Saudi Arabia Vs. Iran and Qatar (cont.)
Saudi natural gas ambitions are likely to have geopolitical impact.
Pakistan: Caught in Saudi-Chinese Crosshairs
Suicide attack in Iran frames visit to Pakistan by Saudi crown prince.
The Saudi Battle for India
Saudi Arabia’s engagement in India goes beyond strengthening its reach of India’s Muslims. It aims to reduce the Iran factor in the Indian economy.
Trump’s New Year’s Gift to Putin, Rouhani and Erdogan
Trump’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria and Afghanistan points only to his abdication of the US’ moral responsibility.
Iran etc.: Launch Sanctions and You Trigger Corruption
New U.S. Treasury investigation spotlights Russians, Syrians and Iranians.