Brazil’s Sweet Switch amid Global Energy Crisis

As the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues without a sustainable solution, there are clear indications that the impact will spill into realms beyond energy supply. The price of fertilizer, for instance, is already increasing, which will in turn affect global food prices in the near future. In a…

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Crude Divorce: UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Firestorm

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), founded in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela, faced a historic shift on Tuesday when the United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the cartel.  The UAE, one of the group's most influential producers, had …

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Iran’s Oil Infrastructure: Facing a Perilous "Hard Ceiling"

As the U.S. counter-blockade remains in place without any sign of a breakthrough, there are clear indications that Iran is going to suffer beyond losing its vital revenue from the sale of oil. In fact, it is much more damaging than the loss of petrodollar in the long run. It is the damage to the inf…

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War in Iran: President Trump cancels the meeting at eleventh hour!

President Donald Trump has canceled a high-stakes meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, between U.S. representatives and an Iranian delegation. The decision coincided with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s departure from the Pakistani capital for subsequent diplomatic visits to Oman and Russia. Fo…

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The Wednesday Ultimatum: Why the Brief Calm in the Strait of Hormuz is Fading Fast

The infectious optimism that President Trump displayed on Friday, suggesting a deal with Iran was imminent, has since faded as both sides issue conflicting signals. On Friday, Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was fully open for shipping without restrictions. President Trump corroborated this but a…

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US-Iran Talks Fail: what's next for the navigation through Strait of Hormuz?

The collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday signals a dangerous new phase in regional instability. Despite four marathon sessions, the talks ended abruptly without a breakthrough or a scheduled return to the table. The only significant thing that happened appeared to be the rare ha…

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D-day for Middle East and Oil Prices

With only a few hours remaining before President Trump's 8 p.m. EST deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an eerie silence has settled over the Middle East. President Trump has vowed to target Iran's energy infrastructure if they do not comply, likely with support from the Israel…

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NATO: world's top military alliance under severe strain

NATO, the world's most formidable military alliance, is currently facing its most severe crisis following President Trump’s announcement that he is considering a permanent withdrawal. As he prepares to address the nation, Trump is expected to highlight U.S. military successes against Iran while…

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