The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
- Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University
Japan is one of the countries most affected by restrictions placed on one of the world’s most important choke points.
Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds key risks as well.
With the declining power of financial sanctions, many countries are now physically boarding ships to enforce scattershot rules of trade, conflict and commerce.
Washington has long worked with Kurdish groups in the Middle East. But without sufficient support, encouraging Iranian Kurds into an uprising now could be dangerous.
Beijing has denounced US-Israeli action in Iran, but has not rushed to come to the aid of its regional ally.
Incidents of accidental and suspect breaches of submarine cables in northern Europe and around Taiwan concern security experts.
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