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saudi arabia
When the Gulf stops recycling petrodollars, everyone pays
Today we cover how the Iran war is shattering the Gulf states' decades-long financial bargain with the West and why the tremors could shake the foundations of the dollar itself.
Editor-in-Chief·26 Apr 2026·4 min read
iran
Trump's "Yes-Men" Will Have Catastrophic Effects...
Today we discuss the latest in Iran, primarily focussing on the recent F-15E loss and how it reflects the wider issues within the administration.
Editor-in-Chief·04 Apr 2026·4 min read
iran
SPECIAL EDITION: TRUMP AND BIBI SPLIT?
In today’s deep dive, we focus on the growing whispers about a rift between Bibi and Trump as the signs are there.
Editor-in-Chief·19 Mar 2026·4 min read
iran
Is Trump's deployment of 5,000 Marines a sign of desperation?
Today we take a deep dive into Trump's decision to deploy 5,000 Marines to the Middle East, and what it signals about the state of the US-Iran war.
Editor-in-Chief·14 Mar 2026·4 min read