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Jan 25, 2026

Rich Outzen joins ILTV to discuss Gaza and Israel-Iran tensions

Iran Israel

In the News

Jan 24, 2026

Rich Outzen joins TRT World Now to discuss four-day Syria-YPG ceasefire

Conflict Middle East

Dispatches

Jan 23, 2026

What Trump could do next in Iran

By Nate Swanson

As a US carrier strike group nears the Persian Gulf, what options does US President Donald Trump have to strike against the Iranian regime?

Iran Middle East

MENASource

Jan 22, 2026

Wang Yi’s MENA tour was long on messaging, short on outcomes

By Jonathan Fulton

Wang worked to position China as a defender of free trade and a reliable partner for the Middle East region.

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

MENASource

Jan 21, 2026

Why US markets are betting on Saudi Arabia 

By Khalid Azim

Saudi Arabia’s long-term strategy is coherent, ambitious, and increasingly credible. US debt capital markets, for now, appear to agree.

Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance

In the News

Jan 21, 2026

Rich Outzen joins ILTV to discuss Iran, Gaza, and Mideast policy

Conflict Iran

Dispatches

Jan 20, 2026

How Trump’s ‘TRIPP’ triumph can advance US interests in the South Caucasus

By Andrew D’Anieri and Joseph Epstein

The recently announced Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity promises to become a vital connectivity link between Europe and Asia.

Iran Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 19, 2026

Charai for The National Interest: Iran’s Strategy of Delay

By Atlantic Council

Iran Middle East

In the News

Jan 18, 2026

Rich Outzen joins Al Jazeera TV to discuss the situation in Syria

Middle East Security & Defense

Dispatches

Jan 16, 2026

Why Israel is responding to protests in Iran with caution

By Danny Citrinowicz  

Israel might find itself in danger if the current regime survives and stabilizes, or if the regime is replaced by hardliners.

Conflict Iran

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