No retreat at Hormuz — Iran must not control the world’s energy lifeline
Accepting any tolls, quotas or selective permissions would legitimize extortion at a central economic artery
Is Saudi Arabia Drifting Away From the U.S.?
Saudi Arabia’s differences with the UAE and Israel do not stem from ideological backsliding or hostility to the West. They stem from a fundamental disagreement over how to deal with some of the most fragile states in the world.
As Trump and MBS meet, a longtime partnership faces new realities
Although MBS comes to Washington as head of government rather than head of state, Trump will receive him with the full ceremony of a state visit. This isn’t about nostalgia
What Saudi Arabia Gained from Trump’s Visit
US President Donald Trump’s decision to make Riyadh his first foreign destination in his second term was not merely a gesture of diplomacy — it was a geopolitical statement. For
President Trump’s Saudi Arabia trip sets up a strategic reset in the Middle East
As President Donald Trump returns to Riyadh for his second official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—once again choosing it as his first foreign destination in a new presidential