The regime has faced down protests before. But the protesters' message has radicalized - and Israeli and U.S. interventions have weakened Iran

The split screen of Israeli strikes on Doha targeting Hamas leaders in Qatari-mediated ceasefire discussions illustrates the stark contrast in regional approaches to shaping the Middle East’s emerging order. The Gulf—the region’s center of gravity ...

Middle East oil power is losing geopolitical influence. Global energy diversification and reduced Western dependence—especially by the U.S. and EU—have made markets more resilient to Middle Eastern disruptions. Future conflicts may be decoupled from ...