The global ‘freedom of the seas’ is dying in the Strait of Hormuz—and everyone could pay the tolls
Concerns are growing that the de-facto tolling of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a domino effect for…
Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage? | National News
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having…
Supreme Court lets Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians | Latest News
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing…
Iran war: What’s next for the Middle East?
With peace talks ongoing, the Iran war was top of mind at the Annual Meeting of the New…
Syria’s economic reintegration matters for the Middle East
After a decade of conflict, Syria is emerging as an important regional meeting point for the Middle East’s…
Uncertainty around US-Iran talks and other geopolitical stories
This monthly round-up brings you a selection of news and updates on the latest geopolitical developments.Top international stories:…
These 3 industries have been most disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, say chief economists
But what is the economic fallout likely to be? This is one of the key talking points in…
The next food crisis is already in motion
The latest Chief Economists’ Outlook cites ‘grave concerns’ about disrupted food production resulting from the closure of the…
Why the Iran war should change how we think about fertilizer
The war in Iran has exposed a major vulnerability in global food production: half the world’s crops depend…
How the Middle East war hits Asia’s energy transition
Disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz are reverberating across global energy markets, with Asia most exposed.Geopolitical…
How did the Strait of Hormuz become so important?
The narrow passage fought over for centuries became crucial for the global economy when the surrounding region emerged…
EU plans to offset Iran war’s energy impact, and other climate and nature news
This round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past month.Top news: EU drafts plan to…