If you want to understand why Javier Milei is suddenly pivoting from libertarian deregulation to the blunt instrument of state sanctions, stop reading the diplomatic cables and…
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
The current geopolitical theater surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reads like an exercise in pure, unconstrained rhetoric.
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
The perennial temptation for great powers, when cornered by economic reality, is to abandon the ledger and resort to force.
By Klaus Berger ·
The headlines scream ‘mega-war,’ painting a picture of global conflict so sprawling it seems to have swallowed every major body of water—from the Baltic Sea to the Persian Gulf.
By Bram de Vries ·
Experts argue that geopolitical deals with Iran are driven purely by the need to keep oil moving, sidelining international law and stability concerns.
By Maya Ellison ·
Dear readers, when you read the headlines—the flashing percentages on the Dow or the breathless reports about AI financing—it is easy to mistake noise for progress.
By Caroline Ashford ·
The market’s usual pretense of detachment shattered this week, proving once again that financial elites cannot simply ignore real-world violence. As Brent Crude
By Maya Ellison ·
The world seems determined to confuse negotiation with weakness. Look at the Middle East right now—a volatile theater where the promise of dialogue is being act…
By Grant Colby ·