The Trump administration rejects international law but demands Iranian compliance.
Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East & North Africa
Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran
Whatever the fate of the current ceasefire, Iran has won the first round of the conflict.
America’s AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule
The Pentagon is speeding up the path from data to strike without a rule requiring a pause, independent audit, and public accounting after grave civilian harm.
Trump and FIFA Score an Own Goal
A game that once transcended borders is increasingly trapped by power, politics, and obscene amounts of money and technology.
The Gulf Is Losing Its Workforce
Maritime workers refuse to be collateral damage.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.
Trump: Trapped
Trump promised not to drag the United States into a Middle East quagmire. Now he must deal with the consequences of his self-inflicted war.
Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War
A well-funded media outlet pushes regime change in Iran. Who’s paying the bills?
Lebanon’s Failure to Disassociate
The small country’s attempt to remain neutral in the region’s struggles is undercut by its fragmented politics.
The Persistence of “Israel First”
Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”