Elfadil Ibrahim / Responsible StatecraftNov 28, 2025
With the latest peace agreement rejected, it's clear the only way to stop the bloodshed is for the US to take Abu Dhabi's interventions in hand. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / SubstackNov 19, 2025
A journalist's murder is downplayed and the dismantling of the government is exalted, but being friends with a pedophile is still wrong. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ari Paul / FAIRNov 18, 2025
Recent reporting on the Trump Organization's lucrative real estate dealings in Saudi Arabia have raised no questions at the paper of record. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Naveena Sadasivam / GristSep 16, 2025
Trump promised the U.S. oil industry it was time to "drill, baby, drill." Companies are laying off workers and reducing spending instead. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Dan M. Ford / Responsible StatecraftAug 5, 2025
Meanwhile, the U.S. cancels peace talks, reflecting yet another intractable conflict on the administration's plate. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Elfadil Ibrahim / Responsible StatecraftJun 30, 2025
A regulated consortium for civilian power with Gulf state neighbors is still on the table and is the best alternative to conflict. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Juan Cole / Informed CommentMay 14, 2025
Whatever Donald Trump's motivations for the move might be, this is a clear win for the Syrian people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Sharon Kelly, Bailey Chambers / DeSmogApr 22, 2025
An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Dan Steinbock / Informed CommentFeb 19, 2025
The emboldened Netanyahu cabinet is on a war path, mobilizing to attack Iran and lobbying Trump into a plan that could include using the “mother of all bombs.” Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Magnus Fitz / 972 MagazineNov 21, 2024
With Hamas and Hezbollah debilitated, the Yemeni group has emerged as Iran’s premier non-state ally, set to continue to disrupt trade and strike Israel. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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