Middle East

  • The Death of “America First” Through Trump’s Waging War on Iran

    Though it has been speculated that if a recession ensues, the Trump Administration could utilize resources from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the current inventory of the reserve is only roughly 415 million barrels of oil, which would likely be outstripped by these…

    The Death of “America First” Through Trump’s Waging War on Iran

  • Trump’s Moment of Reckoning With Iran

    Even as aides continually warn him to focus on domestic economic policy, President Donald Trump has pushed the U.S. further and further to the brink of war with Iran, despite ever-depreciating woes of GOP midterm failure.

    Trump’s Moment of Reckoning With Iran

  • US-Iran Nuclear Talks Progress

    President Trump has suggested that his top priority is for Iran to scale back its nuclear program and that it would be “traumatic for Iran” if they refused to comply.

    US-Iran Nuclear Talks Progress

  • The American Responsibility to Cut the UAE’s Involvement in Sudan

    The civil war in Sudan is often framed as an internal power struggle. In reality, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has played a large role in aiding the RSF militarily and financially.

    The American Responsibility to Cut the UAE’s Involvement in Sudan

  • New Houthi Attacks Intensify Red Sea Shipping Disruptions

    On February 8, the Houthis launched yet another round of missile and drone attacks, representing a flareup that threatens global trade and regional conflict.

    New Houthi Attacks Intensify Red Sea Shipping Disruptions

  • Iran at the Brink: The Potential for US Invasion

    As protests grow in Iran, the potential for a US invasion has grown. Growing tensions between the Trump Administration threaten regime change in Iran.

    Iran at the Brink: The Potential for US Invasion

  • Protesters Push Iran to the Edge

    The situation continues to escalate as some protesters have begun chanting “death to Islamic Republic” and internet blackouts prevent information from leaking internationally. At least 10,000 protestors have been arrested and hundreds killed by the IRGC.

    Protesters Push Iran to the Edge

  • Trump Backs Protestors in Iran

    Since December 2025, huge anti-government demonstrations have swept across Iran, which were triggered by skyrocketing inflation attributed to Iran’s currency’s collapse. President Trump has said American military “rescue” is not off the table.

    Trump Backs Protestors in Iran

  • UK and France Strike Islamic State Arms Site in Syria

    The underground facility was bombed as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the international anti-jihadist coalition coordinated by the United States. It follows a US strike last month in response to the IS killing two American soldiers.

    UK and France Strike Islamic State Arms Site in Syria

  • Iran Grapples With Renewed Nationwide Protests

    Thousands of anti-government protestors are marching over the collapse of the Iranian rial. The government’s brutal crackdown on protestors has earned a subtle threat from US President Trump.

    Iran Grapples With Renewed Nationwide Protests