Mission: Accomplished?
How a CIA Spy Became the UAE Sheikh's Washington Lobbyist
Johnny Gannon, a senior CIA operative, was sent to Abu Dhabi to assess whether Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed could be trusted with advanced American AI technology. The mission sparked fierce debate in Washington and reshaped U.S. tech export policy.
23.07.26
Marni Harow
Healing from war
Chinese Carrier Returns to Israel with Direct Flights East
17.07.26
Anat Siman-Tov
Domesticated bear
How China Quietly Made Putin Dependent
15.07.26
Tzion Banjo
Economic fallout
Escalation Rocks Markets: Oil Surges, Asian Stocks Plunge
13.07.26
C14 Desk
Burn, baby, burn
Report: Key Rail Bridge Linking China & Iran Hit in Attack
09.07.26
Tzion Banjo
Iran war
Market-Shaking Report: China Comes Out on Top
The war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent Asian economies into a severe crisis, driving up energy, fertilizer, and chemical prices. But China managed to avoid the inflationary shock while strengthening its competitive position. An analysis by Washington consultancy Asia Group shows how Beijing leveraged its energy reserves and price controls to emerge as the region's "stable partner."
29.06.26
Efrat Briner
