How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil?
Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.
Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?
The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.
What’s pushing Canada and China closer?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails his visit to China as 'historic'.
How volatile is the situation in Iran?
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
After Maduro: Is the US driving global instability?
Risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the US is undoing the global system that it built over decades.
What are Saudi Arabia’s plans in southern Yemen?
Saudi Arabia says it will soon host a dialogue between Yemen's main players.
Colombia’s Petro on US threats and whether he fears Maduro’s fate
Colombia’s president responds to US pressure and what it means for sovereignty and stability in Latin America.
Can tension in Aleppo be contained?
Syrian city sees renewed fighting between army and SDF.
What does the US attack on Venezuela mean for Russia and China?
Beijing and Moscow are strong allies of Venezuela's abducted President Nicolas Maduro.
What might the US do next after Venezuela?
There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen?
United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.
How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?
Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities.