The 1956 Suez Crisis saw Egypt seize the Suez Canal. France, UK, and Israel plotted to retake it but failed. Lessons from ...

However tempting it may be, the comparison “Suez moment,” which is seen as the historical juncture that confirmed the decline of the British Empire, and the United States’ battle to reopen the Strait ...

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch through which about one-fifth of global oil and large volumes of LNG pass daily, making it central to global energy flows and trade. Blockades or threats can ...

There are growing fears that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to shortages of carbon dioxide, which is vital to ...

The League of Nations mandate system was designed to guide former Ottoman territories toward independence.

Critics wonder if this is America’s “Suez moment,” when a leading power signals the start of its international decline.

Neither Trump nor Eden paid attention to the lessons of history and to the driving forces behind their opponents’ ...

The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of tension amidst the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, crucial ...

Still, markets rarely grant the luxury of pause, and the first quarter of 2026 was a perfect encapsulation of this ...

Middle East funnel Many eyes are now focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the difficult-to-predict Tehran-Washington negotiations.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has announced the suspension of a 15% rebate on transit fees previously granted to large container ships transiting the waterway, according to an official circular. The ...

I'll be honest. I didn't know what a "petrodollar" was, exactly, until now. Yes, I knew it related to the connection between ...