Ramifications of the war for investors
We’re writing about the war in the Middle East, but it’s important to note that there are many…
Ben Kumar: War. What is it good for? (One year later…)
A year ago, I was writing here about investing in defence stocks when war breaks out. And I…
When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon
Last month, Iran’s Tehran Times posted what appeared to be damning satellite proof: a before-and-after image of “American…
Tehran rejects US peace proposals
Iran’s initial response to the US proposal to end the war has not been “positive”, a senior Iranian…
Global South to bear the brunt of Strait of Hormuz crisis amid worsening food scarcity
The deepening Strait of Hormuz crisis amid the war in the Middle East is choking the critical flow…
Iran shock puts Starmer’s economic comeback on ice – POLITICO
For Starmer’s government — headed for potentially brutal local elections in May — the crisis in the Gulf…
War eases leadership pressure on Starmer – POLITICO
But the calculation among plotters is still likely to come down to weighing the state of the war…
What is the WA government saying about fuel disruption amid the Middle East war?
We’re doing all we can to address the situation — but don’t panic. We’ve appointed a fuel security…
National debt: 300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for bondholders
Government bonds, especially Treasuries, have long been seen as a safe haven during recessions, geopolitical calamities, and other…
Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says – POLITICO
Those comments, too, were initially viewed as frivolous — but the laughter in Ottawa grew steadily more nervous,…
Iran warns UK government it is “participating in aggression”
Iran has warned Keir Starmer’s Labour government that it views Britain as “participating in aggression” for allowing the…
UK allows US to use bases to bomb Iranian sites targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO
The spokesperson said the U.K. is still working with partners to develop “a viable plan” to safeguard shipping…