Economics
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
Israel must reverse the loss of its top scientists and doctors - opinion
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.
Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion
Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.
The scarcity doctrine and Israel’s historic weakness as a global strength - opinion
Israel is a nation that turned a lack of resources into a high-growth system defined not by what it has, but by how it survives.
Your Taxes: The Iran war’s commercial impact
The latest Iran war is having an economic impact on the world economy. If less fuel is available to the world through the Strait of Hormuz, it means less travel and fewer petroleum products.
Political, economic pressures mount as US-Israel war with Iran continues - opinion
An extended conflict in Iran may shift control of the war away from Israel and the US.
2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch
Trump advisers pushing to find Iran off-ramp as oil prices, political backlash risk rise - report
Trump considers ending the US military campaign in Iran sooner due to rising oil prices and political pressure, despite military success.
From loneliness to leadership community drives economic resilience - opinion
Sderot shows how investing in children and community turns resilience into long-term economic growth and social strength.
Russia spending half its federal budget on military, war against Ukraine - report
In the last five years, Russia has doubled its military spending and now has the third-largest defense budget in the world. The Kremlin's spending related to Ukraine reached nearly $137.9 billion.
Why Jerusalem’s last-place quality of life ranking doesn’t tell the full story - opinion
A new quality of life report puts Jerusalem last, yet cranes, jobs, housing, and transit projects point to a great future.
