Global Rivalries

Hours after US-Iran talks collapsed, President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to begin blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the passage that carries about 20% of the world’s oil. He paired the move with a warning to Tehran, saying any Iranian attempt to fire on US forces or civilian shipping would bring overwhelming retaliation. The order cast fresh doubt on the April 7 ceasefire and sent another shock through already strained energy markets. ...

The growing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is changing the political balance across Asia. Two major countries, India and Pakistan, are reacting in very different ways.   Pakistan is stepping forward with bold diplomatic moves, while India is choosing a more careful and quiet path. This contrast is drawing global attention and raising important questions about influence, strategy, and leadership in a time of crisis. &nbs...

A sudden shift in global politics has grabbed attention worldwide. On Tuesday, the United States announced a 2-week pause in military strikes against Iran. The decision came just hours before a major deadline, raising both relief and questions.   "For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations," Iran&rs...

A fast-moving global energy crisis is shaking economies across the world as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war drives oil prices through the roof and disrupts supply chains. Countries from Egypt to South Korea are racing to protect their economies, businesses, and citizens from rising costs.   Egypt Implements Early Closures and Daily Life Changes In Egypt, daily life is already changing. Shops, restaurants, and cafes must now close by 9:00pm...

For years, major tech companies built their success on a global system that allowed them to operate almost anywhere. They used cheap labor, low taxes, and light regulations to cut costs and boost profits. This strategy is known as global arbitrage.   Companies like Apple and Nvidia benefited greatly from this model. Nvidia, which pioneered graphics processing units and now dominates hardware and software used in artificial intelligence, gr...