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The new deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran will bring stability to the region, but won't do long term energy security and prices any good.

What is the Octopus Doctrine, why does it matter and is this the end of endless proxy wars?

Things are getting hairy with Ukraine and Taiwan, but let's not forget that Iran is about to go weapons-grade.

The Year Ahead: Prepare for a Bipolar world.

The Taliban is now facing a civil war with the Islamic State in Afghanistan. It's going to be a long one.

The framers of the constitution looked to Rome for guidance. Not to build an empire but to avoid one. Results have been mixed.

Thoughts on the US Syria gambit - and game theory.

Zarif makes a persuasive argument. On the other hand, not trusting people further than you can throw them is no reason not to like them.

On the gulf’s east bank sits Iran, baring its teeth at Saudi Arabia and doing a fair job of conquest-by-internal-rot of Iraq.

“Run and find out.” Motto of all the Mongoose family Rudyard Kipling Rikki-tikki-tavi November 2012: I was starting to sweat. It was a...