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QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, on March 2, 2026.
Analysis

Iran conflict brings energy boon for some, doom for others

The US-Israeli war with Iran has badly damaged oil & gas producers in the Gulf and consumers in the Indo-Pacific. But not all countries within those regions will feel the pain equally.

Cargo ships are unloading newly arrived chemical fertilizers at the port terminal in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, on February 27, 2024. ​
What We're Watching

Iran conflict fueled food crisis, Rapper set to win in Nepal, US gives Russia sanction relief

Disruptions to a key Gulf waterway in the Iran conflict aren't just threatening the world’s oil and gas supplies; they could also cause a food security crisis.

How the Iran conflict could disrupt the world’s oil supply
Graphic Truth

How the Iran conflict could disrupt the world’s oil supply

Shipping in the world’s most crucial oil chokepoint has nearly ground to a halt after at least four tankers were targeted in Iran’s retaliation to US and Israeli strikes on Saturday.

A private kindergarten in the Kholodnohirskyi district that was hit by three Russian Shahed drones in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on October 22, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Russia bombs Ukraine after Trump cancels Putin meeting, US and Qatar object to EU climate law, Ireland expected to elect socialist president

Netanyahu forced to apologize to Qatar
Puppet Regime

PUPPET REGIME: Netanyahu forced to apologize to Qatar

How it actually went down. #PUPPETREGIME

​U.S. President Donald Trump talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, Qatar, May 15, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Trump signs security guarantee with Qatar, Papua New Guinea and Australia make defense deal, and Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla

Israel attacks and targets Hamas leadership in Qatar
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Israel attacks and targets Hamas leadership in Qatar

How will Israel's attack in Qatar strain US alliances?

​A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders, according to an Israeli official, in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.
What We're Watching

What We’re Watching: Israel strikes Hamas leaders in Qatar, Nepal prime minister resigns, Norway election results

Iran's retaliation shows strategic weakness
Quick Take

Iran's retaliation shows strategic weakness

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer unpacks Iran’s carefully calibrated retaliation against the United States after a major American strike on its nuclear program.

Trump pledged to lift Syria sanctions, can Damascus seize the moment?
Analysis

Trump pledged to lift Syria sanctions, can Damascus seize the moment?

Syria’s new president still has many boxes to tick if he wants to take advantage of the chance to rebuild his country.