Energy in Iraq: the new front line between Washington and Tehran

Baghdad is opening its energy sector to US investment while racing to diversify oil exports, strengthen its economy, and reduce its vulnerability to regional conflict

Salam Zaidan

The UN’s Bleak Predictions on Climate Change

In recent years, climate change has soared to unprecedented levels and has been the primary driving force behind rising temperatures around the world. Climate change has also caused a number…

Mind the Gap

Each year in early April, women inthe United Statesmark Equal Pay Day, the date on which their earnings finally reach the amount American men took home the previous year. Women who hold year-round,…

Rachel Vogelstein and Alexandra Bro

Hezbollah’s Financial Crisis

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Hanin Ghaddar

Methane in the Atmosphere is Surging

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Julia Rosen

U.S. Sanctions Are Hurting Hezbollah

Despite Hezbollah’s repeated claims that foreign sanctions would not affect its capabilities, evidence suggests that the group is facing a serious financial crisis. Its leaders have already…

Hanin Ghaddar