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Tehran's Blackmail
When Iran called the Strait of Hormuz its territory, one hundred thirteen countries disagreed.
The Handshake In Beijing
The summit is a photograph unless President Trump forces Xi to move on Iran.
The Death Sentence
Xi Jinping is purging the men he handpicked. The army he is left with cannot fight the war he keeps threatening.
Mr. President, Don't Go To China
Beijing is funding a regime that is killing American troops. Conducting a state visit now rewards the patron.
What The Ceasefire Couldn’t Fix
Last month, 20 of 21 groups saw optimism fall. This month, 20 of 21 saw stress fall. But the headline sentiment index barely budged. Relief is not the same thing as recovery.
Kamikaze Diplomacy
Iran spent years persuading the Gulf that it could be trusted. One night over Abu Dhabi erased that case.
The Fracture
Iran’s leaders are no longer just arguing with Washington. They’re arguing with each other.
The Best Contrary Indicator On Wall Street May Be Your Neighbor
When retail investors got scared in April, the S&P 500 hit 7,000 for the first time. It has happened before.