“The choice now is not between hawkishness and compassion—but between exerting dominance and exercising a complete power.”

“The economies of the Gulf states depend not only on oil and gas but also on their role as hubs for global investment and tourism.”

“The conflict is not merely a regional security issue, but a transformative event likely to reshape global energy markets.”

“Taiwan should follow the Iranian lead, deemphasizing major platforms like fighter jets and capital ships while fielding a bevy of drones and stealthy missile corvettes.

“Every attack on an American base, diplomatic mission, or energy asset should be met with an immediate response.”

“The Ford and its crew have been pushed to the brink after nearly a year at sea.”

“There is a huge vacuum in the Arab world — it is being filled by everyone except the Arabs.”

“The decision to end the conflict ultimately rests with three key non-Arab actors: the United States, Israel, and Iran.”

“They are not ‘betraying’ Palestine in the emotional sense, because Palestinian freedom was never central to their governing agenda in the first place.”

“The Kremlin stands to gain much from war in the Persian Gulf.”