The Globalist

By seizing on the blasphemy issue, Imran Khan puts himself between a rock and a hard place.

Reflections on how to Make Turkey Great Again.

Additional designations of Erdogan’s cronies would hurt the Turkish strongman’s warchest.

Multiple diplomatic spats raise questions about Saudi concept of sovereignty and its human rights obligations internationally.

The convergence of Russian-Turkish interests is likely only of a temporary nature.

China’s refusal to cut back on Iranian oil purchases opens up another frontline with the U.S.

For all the attention currently paid to Russia, let us not forget the long list of other places in the world where the current government of the United States has not been upholding the causes of political freedom, democracy and national sovereignty.

Message to Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Tel Aviv: Don’t worry, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has no intention of meeting his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, unconditionally.

Multiple Middle Eastern disputes are threatening to spill out of control. This is largely due to the changed role of the United States.

The many signs we overlooked on Trump serving Russia and emulating Russia’s trademark styles.