The current conflict is unlikely to go global for now, but the speed at which it has spread regionally is alarming. A look at history shows the geopolitical factors that led to world wars.

Chosen isolation is a door that opens and closes, teaching us to approach the world with greater awareness

A US-Israeli attack on Iran has turned into a regional war, sending Brent crude prices over $100 a barrel, and throwing shipping, inflation, and monetary policy into turmoil

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

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most vital arteries of the global energy system, serving as a critical passage for crude oil moving from the Gulf to international markets. Its strategic…

For International Women's Day 2026, we tour the newest movie releases by female directors, while also reviewing an older classic for good measure

Gulf states' central global location has made it the perfect transit hub for global travel, but with flights cancelled due to war, the industry is scrambling to fill the void

Amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, traders are pricing in the possibility of an oil shock, particularly if tensions threaten traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the artery through which roughly a…

Indian author Ruchir Joshi discusses his 920-page reimagining of 1940s Calcutta, its mosaic structure, and the enduring roots of violence and division that continue to shape the present