On Friday, the United States carried out airstrikes on seven locations throughout Iraq and Syria, in what US officials said were the beginning of weeks or even months of attacks throughout the region. Over the next two days, Saturday and Sunday, the US and UK launched further airstrikes against the …

Early in the War, Moscow Struggled to Shift Gears—but Now It’s Outlearning Kyiv Throughout the war in Ukraine, Kyiv and Moscow have waged an adaptation battle, trying to learn and improve their military effectiveness. In the early stages of the invasion, Ukraine had the advantage. Empowered by a rapid influx …

Ever since oil was first found in Persia (now Iran) in 1908, and later in Saudi Arabia (1938), the US has steadily increased its interest and presence in the region, even after the US has become energy independent. Now, despite its presidents’ statements — “US first” and “Asia first” — …