A few weeks ago concern and speculation about North Korea’s alleged ‘Christmas Surprise’ was reaching a fever pitch. Following the attack on the US embassy
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Iran Crisis: 8 January Evening Update
President Trump’s address to the nation this morning laid out the US position in clear terms. Barring any further action by Iran, this crisis is
Iranian Crisis: 8 January, 2020 Morning Update
In a previous article I spoke a bit about how preserving one’s honor, aka saving face, is so significant in Middle Eastern politics. Given all
Waiting For Iran’s Response
The world waits anxiously for Iran’s response to the US killing of General Qasem Soleimani on Friday. Iran’s leaders wasted little time vowing revenge against
North Korea Update: Internal Trouble for Kim?
With regards to North Korea, 2019 ended in similar fashion to a season-ending cliffhanger episode of a television series. An ultimatum was given, and threats
