July 15, 2022

Can the US-Middle East relationship be normal?

As U.S. President Joe Biden wraps up his tour of the Middle East, he may hope to ease what has historically been a dysfunctional relationship. Natan Sachs envisions what a more settled alliance with Washington's regional partners might look like.

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Is the EU edging toward Taiwan?

The COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine have changed how the EU thinks about the future of its relations with China — with significant potential for shifts in policy towards Taiwan. Janka Oertel explains the dynamics.

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Why Biden's trip is unlikely to lower oil prices

Many Americans are frustrated with the high price of gasoline. But Biden's Middle East visit is unlikely to lower the cost of oil, writes Samantha Gross, as it is not in Saudi Arabia's interest to increase production.

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Want a quick overview? Watch a new video where Samantha Gross breaks down OPEC and explains what Biden's trip could mean for gas prices. 

Global economic turmoil

On the Dollar & Sense podcast, Douglas Rediker and David Dollar discuss the various pressures creating a vortex of uncertainty for the world's financial markets after the G7 summit.

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International affairs

Secretive relations. They may not be friends in public, but Saudi Arabia and Israel have a long history of clandestine cooperation against mutual enemies, writes Bruce Riedel.

America's choices. Writing in Liberties Journal, Robert Kagan explains why the United States has historically decided to intervene in some foreign wars, but not others.

After Abe. Speaking on The Current podcast, Mireya Solís examines what Japan's future may hold after the assassination of its longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe.