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China and Pakistan push five-point peace plan for Middle East
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China and Pakistan push five-point peace plan for Middle East

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East, highlighting a new five-point peace initiative from China and Pakistan.

The strategy gap in the Iran war
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The strategy gap in the Iran war

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer examines the stakes as the war in Iran enters its second month.

Is Trump losing control of the Iran war?
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Is Trump losing control of the Iran war?

How Americans feel about the war in Iran
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How Americans feel about the war in Iran

In this "ask ian,” Ian Bremmer explains why the US–Israel war with Iran is posing a political risk for President Trump, whose political brand has long centered on ending America’s “forever wars.”

Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's power plants
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Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's power plants

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says President Trump’s decision to back away from a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz signals how risky further escalation with Iran could be.

Trump asks for $200B to fund Iran war
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Trump asks for $200B to fund Iran war

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says the Trump administration’s push for $200 billion in supplemental funding for the war in Iran is a sign that the conflict is getting more expensive, more entrenched, and harder to contain.

War in Iran disrupts global shipping
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War in Iran disrupts global shipping

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down the escalating US-Israel war with Iran and its ripple effects on global markets and supply chains.

Trump’s gamble in Iran
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Trump’s gamble in Iran

What is President Trump trying to achieve in Iran, and how does his strategy compare to past US interventions in the Middle East?

How arming the Kurds in Iran could lead to "civil war on steroids"
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How arming the Kurds in Iran could lead to "civil war on steroids"

As Trump looks for new ways to pressure Tehran, backing Kurdish militants could open a volatile new front—alarming Turkey and risking a dangerous escalation.

​An explosion in Sanandaj, Kurdistan province, Iran, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in this still image from a social media video released on March 5, 2026.
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New fronts of Iran conflict, A better week for Russia than Ukraine, US and Spain butt heads

Two Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan, Iran’s northern neighbor, on Thursday, injuring four people and expanding the Iran conflict onto another front.