The Syrian Petroleum Company allowed fuel station owners, on Wednesday, March 25, to pay for petroleum products in Syrian pounds. The decision came in response to a sit-in organized by a number of private fuel station owners from various governorates in front of the Ministry of Energy in Damascus on …

The March 7 Shield of the Americas Summit sent a message that matters: The Western Hemisphere is not a recurring crisis to “manage” and then move on. Rather, the Americas are central to U.S. foreign policy and will increasingly continue to determine U.S. leverage globally and shape domestic stability. Kristi …

WASHINGTON—As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues, some commentators have speculated about why China and Russia appear to be keeping their distance from the conflict. Neither appears eager to intervene militarily to support Iran. Moreover, China is reportedly hesitant to send arms to Iran, while Russia is benefiting from the …