Geopolitics
The Middleman Nations Winning the Trade Fight
When two giant countries get into a fight, you might think everyone loses. But in the world of global trade, a fight between two giants
USA-Iran Conflict: The Nuclear Program That Scares Everyone
The centrifuges spin in underground halls buried deep inside Iranian mountains. Nobody knows exactly how many there are today. The inspectors left years ago. The
USA-Iran Conflict: Iraq Caught Between Two Fires
Ali sells tea on a Baghdad street corner. He has done this for twenty years. He has seen American tanks roll past his stand. He
USA-Iran Conflict: The Strait of Hormuz Where Oil and War Meet
Look at a map of the Middle East. Find the tiny waterway between Iran and Oman. That narrow stretch called the Strait of Hormuz is
US and Israeli Missiles Strike Schools Across Iran
US and Israeli missiles just struck two schools in Parand, a growing town southwest of Tehran. Iran’s Fars news agency reported the terrifying attack on
When Countries Lock Up Their Own Resources
Usually, countries want to sell as much stuff as possible to the rest of the world. Selling goods brings in money and creates jobs. But
USA-Iran Conflict: The Drone Strike That Killed General Soleimani
The drone flew high over Baghdad airport. Nobody on the ground could hear it. Nobody knew it was watching. On the tarmac below, General Qassem
Europe Splits Over How to Handle the Middle East War
Iran recently warned European leaders to stay out of the ongoing war led by the United States and Israel. This massive conflict continues to disrupt
Ships Stranded by Sudden Tariff Changes
Global trade depends entirely on tight schedules. A factory finishes making a product. A truck drives the product to the port. A crane loads the
USA-Iran Conflict: Forty Years of Sanctions That Hurt Ordinary People
Walk through any bazaar in Tehran today and you will hear the same complaint from shopkeepers. Prices keep going up. Customers keep disappearing. The rial,
Gold Prices Crash as Middle East Conflict Sparks Market Chaos
Gold prices just took a massive dive, falling more than six percent in a matter of days. A stronger US dollar and severe chaos in
Middle East Tensions Cause Chaos for Global Sports
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel is shaking up the world of sports. What started as a regional political issue has now
Why Tariffs Make Building a House Harder
If you want to buy a house today, you face a nightmare of high prices. Most people blame interest rates or greedy real estate agents.
USA-Iran Conflict: The Iran-Iraq War and America’s Double Game
Most Americans forget that Iraq and Iran fought a brutal war through the entire 1980s. Nearly one million people died. Boys with plastic keys around
Russia Pushes for Diplomacy Despite Deadlock in Ukraine Peace Talks
The Kremlin announced on Monday that Russia still wants to keep talking with Ukraine. Even though the war continues, Moscow claims its top priority is
The Endless Loop of Revenge Tariffs
Trade conflicts never stop after just one punch. When one country throws a tariff, the other country always hits back. Economists call this retaliation. Regular
USA-Iran Conflict: The 1979 Hostage Crisis That Shamed America
The US Embassy in Tehran sits like a fortress today. You look at those walls and you understand something went terribly wrong. Fifty-two Americans learned
US and Israel Strike Iran, Killing Supreme Leader and Igniting Regional War
The United States and Israel launched a massive joint military operation against Iran early Saturday, targeting the nation’s nuclear program and leadership. President Trump announced
Small Factories Lose Their Global Customers
When we talk about global trade, we usually picture massive corporations. We think of giant car brands and massive tech companies. But thousands of small
The End of the Dollar Store Era
For twenty years, shoppers enjoyed a magical retail experience. You could walk into a discount store and buy party supplies, kitchen spoons, and plastic toys
USA-Iran Conflict: The Nuclear Deal That Trump Destroyed
Omar was twenty years old when they signed the nuclear deal. He grew up in Tehran hearing about war every single day. His uncles fought
USA-Iran Conflict: The 1953 Coup That Started It All
Most people think the fight between the US and Iran started with the hostage crisis in 1979. They are wrong. You have to go back
USA-Iran Conflict: The Proxies Fighting America’s Enemies
Walk through southern Lebanon and you will see yellow flags flying everywhere. Those flags belong to Hezbollah. Iran created this group in the 1980s. They
Israeli Airstrike on Qatar Shakes US Alliances in the Middle East
Israel’s airstrike on a meeting of Hamas’ exiled political leadership in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the Middle East and raised serious questions