The Tunisian Tinderbox – A Society Set to Explode
In 2011, the Tunisian people overthrew the regime of Ben Ali, the long-standing and corrupt ruler of Tunisia. Today, a decade and a half later, little has changed, though the country has passed through elections, strikes, demonstrations, and more upheaval. Underneath the surface, the main problem persists. Unemployment is over 16%, and inflation has hit […]
China Makes a Deal with Iran and Saudi Arabia — A Challenge to U.S. Dominance of the Middle East
On Friday, March 10, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced that they would open up diplomatic relations following a meeting brokered by China. The two regional powers had not carried out diplomacy since they cut ties in 2016. The announcement came suddenly, and unexpectedly, and there is no doubt that U.S. politicians and oil companies feel […]