The first priority is Trump's image, not national interests.

Conflict with Iran hurts American wallets, but it's far more devastating for people in the global south.

Even if the ceasefire holds, it will take months to undo the damage.

Iran discovered his Achilles' heel—a market slump.

The fragile truce faces significant obstacles.

One month in, the Islamic Republic is winning merely by surviving.

Ten years hence, the world will look very different.

Advocates for the US-Israeli special relationship have played a special role

Seizing Kharg would likely trigger a harsh response from Iran and carries significant risks for any US troops involved

Crises often reorder energy geopolitics in unexpected ways. This one may ultimately strengthen, rather than weaken, China's strategic position.