Diplomatic revival. U.S. and Iranian officials will hold their first talks since Israel's assault on Iran's nuclear ...

George Friedman is an internationally recognized geopolitical forecaster and strategist on international affairs and the founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures. Dr. Friedman is also a New York ...

Meeting in Norway. The U.S. and Iran reportedly could hold their first round of nuclear negotiations since the Israel-Iran ceasefire next week in Norway. U.S. special envoy Steve Whitkoff is ...

At the annual Eurasian Economic Forum hosted in Minsk last week, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his country’s foreign policy would prioritize building a mutually beneficial model of ...

Different accounts. In an address to the nation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend destroyed the underground Fordo uranium ...

Since the state of Israel was established in 1948, Arab countries and post-1979 revolution Iran have not acknowledged their defeats, preferring a policy of denial, twisting of facts, and condescension ...

Missing uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency has lost track of 400 kilograms (880 pounds) of Iranian uranium enriched to 60 percent, according to Director General Rafael Grossi. He said ...

Simulated invasion. Taiwan will conduct its largest military exercises in history next week, simulating a Chinese blockade and invasion of the island. More than 22,000 reservists will participate in ...

Progress on trade. The United States and China have finalized a trade deal reached in Geneva last month. The agreement will speed up Chinese exports of rare earth minerals to the United States and ...

(click to enlarge) The Israel-Iran war has severely damaged Iran’s energy infrastructure and raised tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli strikes have hit major oil and gas facilities, including ...

Last week, the special assistant to Pakistan’s prime minister arrived in Moscow to discuss his country’s recent military skirmish with India and appeal to Russia’s leadership for help reducing ...

More sanctions. The European Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday a new set of measures targeting Russia, including slashing the price cap for Russian oil exports and banning the use of the ...