China provides close to triple the average annual energy lending of the World Bank and all the Western-backed multi-lateral development banks combined.
US/Middle East: Power Politics or Amateur Hour?
Assessing the interests and weaknesses of the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran in the Middle East.
Iran’s Surprisingly Strong Geopolitical Hand
While the short-term outlook still looks uncertain for Iran, the larger fundamentals hugely favor it.
Walking a Tightrope: China Maneuvers Between Saudi Arabia and Iran
The Saudi royals hope to turn China away from Iran during a state visit.
Trump and Germany: On Trade Imbalances and Exchange Rates
Germany should point out to Trump that it is his own irresponsible macroeconomic policies that make the dollar strong and the euro weak.
China Vs. the Koreas: Food’n’Nukes
Unpacking the THAAD-Lotte-North Korea-China controversy.
Trump: Pro-Israel and Yet Anti-Semitic
Trump’s supporters fear diversity and complexity. They want simple answers and simple solutions. That’s bad news for Jews in the US.
Malaysia and the Trump Connection
Will Donald Trump, in order to protect his golf buddy, have his administration close down the investigation into 1MDB?
The China Dream Hits Reality
Asian ports: Pitfalls of China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative.
Trump And Netanyahu: Embracing Illusions, Ignoring Reality
Netanyahu is under multiple criminal investigations and Trump is being attacked from every corner. Both have found comfort with one another.























