Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
Iran is using Hormuz to seek US concessions, relief for the Houthis and greater control over Gulf shipping.
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Can Tajikistan’s economic boom survive its debt gamble?
Rapid growth masks Tajikistan’s reliance on remittances and risky state debt.
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Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer
The US president has denied Tehran the opportunity to use the US midterm elections as a pressure point.
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We need to talk about Bandung
In today’s turbulent times, the 1955 conference offers important lessons on global cooperation.
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The longevity boom is getting ahead of the science
Billions are pouring into anti-ageing biotech, but manipulating ageing has risks we are only beginning to understand.
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For Libya, the Hormuz crisis can be a trap or an opportunity
Libyan hydrocarbons are increasingly sought after. To take full advantage, the country needs a new economic strategy.
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Strait of Hormuz tensions linger as Iran and US move further from a deal
There are fears of renewed fighting between the US and Iran, after President Trump rejected a deal.
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One year on, the UK’s recognition of Palestinian statehood is bearing fruit
The British government is moving to translate rhetoric into policy.
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The intelligence war is turning against the Houthis
Russian-Iranian intelligence helped the Houthis' offensive on the Red Sea coast. Now that system is under attack.