Geopolitics

Wars in Gaza, Iran, and elsewhere have sunk Washington’s reputation—maybe for good.

The president has given Iranian officials until 8 p.m. Tuesday to make a ceasefire deal or face widespread destruction. Tehran on Monday reasserted its rejection of U.S. demands.

U.S. and Iraqi officials believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran.

The rescue of a crewman averted a potentially disastrous POW situation, but Trump’s threats showed frustration amid a dangerous and politically unpopular war.

Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, companies say. 

Residents of Khasab, a sleepy exclave that depends on fishing and tourism, are frustrated by the war in Iran and fearful of what’s next.

A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the “America First” approach to foreign aid is exploitative.

Economic ties will be hard to unwind.

The dangerous allure of energy autarky.

How America’s allies in the region can get out of the cross hairs.