Policy

Iran plans to levy multimillion-dollar transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz Gulf producers accelerate crude export diversification via pipelines and alternative routes “No deal, forceful strike” — U.S.

“Global Economic Extortion by Iran” UAE Signals Strong Backlash Iranian Attacks Inflict Severe Damage Across Gulf States, Critical Infrastructure Hit Houthi Entry Complicates War Dynamics, Heightening Escalation Risks Anti-Iran sentiment is rapi

Trump pivots to a U.S.-centric strategy grounded in ‘Donroism’ Deepening fissures in the collective security system as allies refuse to join Pressure for security self-reliance in Europe and Asia turns into reality U.S.

Iranian president says conflict can end if essential conditions are met Five demands include reparations and control over the Strait of Hormuz Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens attacks on big tech firms including Google Iranian President

Iran Moves to Impose Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Economic Pressure on Adversaries Trump Shifts Burden to Europe, Raises Prospect of Unilateral War Termination U.S.

A ‘Self-Styled End of War’ Unconstrained by Negotiations Trump: “My Sole Objective Has Already Been Achieved” Opening Hormuz Left to Other Nations, War Costs to Be Borne by Middle Eastern States U.S.

U.S. signals possible NATO withdrawal amid the Iran war Risk of accelerating Europe’s arms race Mounting concern over global chain reactions The administration of U.S.

War shrinks the future talent base Britain and Ukraine show the loss lasts for decades Education recovery is core to national recovery More than 750,000 British servicemen died in the First World War. Most were young.

China now shapes more than growth, trade, and prices In key sectors, its spillovers can weaken other countries’ industrial capacity Education policy must respond or skills will lose their economic value In 2024, China was responsib

China’s trade edge is built, not accidental Education and industrial policy now shape national competitiveness together Tariffs alone will not close the gap China’s trade surplus is usually framed as a price problem.

Ground War Preparations Intensify Amid Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Current U.S. Force Levels at 20% of Iraq War Deployment, Insufficient for Occupying Iran Iran Signals Resolve for Total Resistance: “We Will Burn Them If U.S.

Saudi Arabia safeguards its crude export network by running its Red Sea pipeline at full capacity Pakistan draws diverted global shipping into the Port of Karachi Russia secures massive additional revenue from rising energy prices

Activating a “survival economy strategy” in preparation for a prolonged warScenarios emerge for ground operations and strikes on energy hubs

European Union has 4.4 million openings for 12.9 million jobseekers Skilled-visa fast tracks can ease the crunch Failing to act now risks stronger populist backlash and deeper economic stagnation According to a D

China’s subsidies distort trade and weaken global competition They give China power across the whole supply chain Fair trade now needs rules that restore balance In 2024, approximately 75% of new electric vehicle ba

Exposure of gaps in France’s domestic artillery systemsSupply instability and fiscal pressure weaken production capacity

“No Way to Import” — Australia’s Energy Supply Chain Nears Breakdown Persistent Fuel Shortages Trigger Disruptions Across Local Industries Government Moves to Secure Energy Security and Cushion Market Shock Australia’s fuel shortage crisis

Iran locks down the Strait of Hormuz and escalates Draft bill prepared to levy $2 million in transit fees per vessel Targeting a 24-mile chokepoint in a strait just 24 miles wide Iran has moved to collect transit fees in the Strait o

Aid scope shifts from medicine to weaponsDebate grows over whether U.S. sanctions relief boosted Russia’s financial capacity

Iran Rejects U.S. End-of-War Proposal, Counters With Five Conditions U.S.