Gulf States Reassess US Military Presence Amid Rising Tensions
As Iran targets US bases in the Gulf, analysts question the strategic costs for regional hosts. Trita Parsi examines shifting alliances in 2026.
Gulf Cooperation Council
Syria to Hold National Conference on Country’s Future After Assad’s Fall
Syria will hold a national conference in Damascus on January 4-5 to discuss the country’s future following the fall of the Assad government, aiming to form a new government and draft a constitution.
Standard Chartered: China-Middle East Trade Corridor Among Fastest Growing
Standard Chartered’s President of International, Benjamin Hung, highlights the China-Middle East corridor as one of the fastest-growing trade routes, emphasizing China’s pivotal role in the region’s development.