Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
The fourth Rome versus the neo-Persian empire?
by Kuni Miyake
We should not underestimate the will and power of the Iranians.
Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
U.S. and allies can still make Iran blink
by James Stavridis
Canceling the missile strike against Iran made the White House look indecisive, but it could be turned to America's advantage
Commentary / World Jun 24, 2019
by John Andrews
Regardless of the culprit, the U.S., Iran and other players must not overreact.
World Jun 22, 2019
U.K. minister to meet top Iranian government officials during visit to discuss crisis
A minister from Britain's Foreign Office will travel to Iran on Sunday for talks with senior Iranian government officials amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the department said Saturday. Minister of State for the Middle East Andrew Murrison will call for an "urgent de-escalation" ...
World Jun 17, 2019
Damaged tankers reach safe waters after Persian Gulf attacks
Two damaged tankers arrived safely Sunday at locations off the Emirati coast after they were rocked by explosions in Gulf waters, in an incident Saudi Arabia blamed on its regional arch-rival Iran. The Japanese-owned Kokuka Courageous was carrying highly flammable methanol through the Gulf of ...
World Jun 7, 2019
U.S. commander says Mideast buildup prompted Iran to 'step back'
Iran has chosen to "step back and recalculate" after making preparations for an apparent attack against U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf region, but it is too early to conclude the threat is gone, the top commander of American forces in the Mideast said ...
Commentary / World Oct 22, 2018
A third gulf war? Unlikely but ...
by Kuni Miyake
Despite the current difficulties, the U.S. cannot discard Saudi Arabia.
World Aug 5, 2018
As tensions with U.S. rise, Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it held Persian Gulf drills
Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed Sunday it has held war games in the Persian Gulf over the past several days, saying they were aimed at "confronting possible threats" by enemies, state news agency IRNA reported. U.S. officials said Thursday that the United States believed Iran had ...
Commentary / World Jul 30, 2018
by Kuni Miyake
The U.S.-Iran stalemate will continue, but don't expect the mother of all wars any time soon.
Commentary / World Jun 19, 2017
Inside Trump's Middle East mess
by Amir Handjani
Antagonizing Iran and taking actions that embolden regional countries to isolate one another is a recipe for more chaos — not solutions.
World / Politics Jan 24, 2017
China gets assertive, has warships tour Gulf Arab states amid Trump's 'America First' shift
Chinese warships have embarked on a tour of Gulf Arab states for the first time in six years as Beijing has signaled a desire to play a bigger role on the global stage. Three Chinese vessels, including a guided-missile destroyer, arrived in Qatar's capital Doha ...
Commentary / World May 19, 2015
Obama should give Gulf states no special favors
by Doug Bandow
American foreign policy should be about promoting America's security, and the U.S. does not need alliances in the Middle East to protect itself.