7/05 End of the Empire: Gulf Oil Giants Look Eastward to Escape US Hegemony
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
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6/05 End of the Empire: BRICS Happy to ‘Expand Family’ While Gulf States Look to Form Naval Partnership
End of the Empire is a twice-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
What Has Caused Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties?
It’s difficult to look at the joint statement released by Saudi Arabia and Iran that the old enemies will…
Beloved Asiatic Cheetah Cub Dies in Captivity in Iran
There was nothing that veterinarians could do to keep the last of three cheetah cubs, born seemingly under a…
Nikki Haley’s Record in Washington Promises More Embaressment for America
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has announced her candidacy for President today, becoming the first…
Joe Biden’s Trip To Saudi Arabia Is a Disaster
Story at a glance… Joe Biden leaves on Friday for Saudi Arabia on a cynical mission. While Yemen is…
What the Heck is Going on With the Iran Nuclear Deal?
The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran has decided to commence escalating her uranium enrichment program at…
Conservationists Call on Governments Across Conflict Zones to Increase Protection for Persian Leopard
On June 4th, or World Environment Day, Jane Goodall led a team of 49 conservationists to petition for governments…
Iran Nuclear Deal: Time for Political Decisions is Now Say Parties
PICTURED: The Natanz Nuclear Facility, Iran. VIENNA, Austria. February 1st. 2022. The conclusion of the eighth round of negotiations…
U.S. Military Endure 4 Days of Continuous Rocket Fire in Iraq as Militias “Get the Message” and Retaliate
PICTURED: Protestors gather outside the Baghdad Embassy Compound, Iraq. Story at a glance… 4 days have passed of rocket…
Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Iran’s New President Cheered by Hawks on Both Sides
The recent Iranian presidential election has seen the Head of the Judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, elected with 60% of the…
America’s Iraqi Allies from 2004 to 2007, Shi’ite Militias Agree to Kill Americans Until We Leave
PICTURED: Members of Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah militia. Photo credit: AFP. Fair Use. An unofficial ceasefire in Iraq has just…
Iran President Tries to Hand Moderates Ammunition for June Election Amid Vienna Nuclear Deal Talks
PICTURED: The meeting of the JCPOA resumes in the Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna, April 6, 2021. Photo credit: Reuters.…
Oil Prices, War in Iraq, Nuclear Confrontation: What’s at Stake in Vienna Iran Deal Talks?
PICTURED: The meeting of the JCPOA resumes in the Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna, April 6, 2021. Photo credit: Reuters.…
‘America is Back’ Is Equal To or Greater than ‘Make America Great Again’
WASHINGTON D.C., March 30th, 2021. In the span of two days, any credibility that the United States will commit…
Who Must do What as Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Stall Before They Begin
TEHRAN, Iran. February 1st, 2021. As the days turn to weeks, Tehran’s back and forth regarding the Biden Administration’s…
Pompeo Begs the Question About Iran-al-Qaeda Connections – Calls Tehran “New Home Base”
WASHINGTON D.C., January 12th, 2021. After being allegedly advised against it, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo announced in a…
New Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rages Against Cuba-Houthi Terror Designations
PITCTURED: Gregory Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Photo credit: State Chancellery of Latvia. CC 2.0. Rep.…
Biden’s Iran Policy Could be Diplomatic Even While Facing Opposition from Democrats in Congress
TEHRAN, Iran. November 7th, 2020. Holding a metaphorical finger to the wind, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on…
New Uranium Enrichment Facility Being Built in Iran: IAEA Says No Weapons Being Produced
NATANZ, Iran. June 22th 2006. PICTURED: Anti-aircraft guns guarding Natanz Nuclear Facility, Iran, Photo credit: Hamed Saber, CC 2.0.…