Saudi Arabia is seeking rapprochement with Iraq, but is shaking hands with some ugly partners.

Hint: it has to do with shale.

Trump isn’t menacing enough to undermine the economy, and economic indicators are just strong enough for Trump to hold on.

The Chinese president is launching a major campaign to consolidate his control over the military, boost his standing, and improve his image ahead of the Party Congress.

A handy infographic to help you navigate the web of relationships connecting all the various Russians attending Trump, Jr.’s meeting last year.

The Qatar imbroglio and the second coming of the friendly tyrants dilemma.

Sanctions against Maduro’s barbarous regime may be warranted, but the danger lies in putting the U.S. front-and-center.

“Death to Israel” chants in Amman reveal how the Palestinians can still derail Israel’s regional diplomacy.

Porsche is being dragged into a new software scam scandal.

Big data, systems analysis, and automation are transforming the energy industry on a global scale.