Global Briefing APRIL 17: Paris Coalition on Hormuz as Ceasefire Holds and U.S. Expands Enforcement Middle East ceasefire holds as U.S. expands Iran blockade globally, over 40 countries coordinate on Hormuz security, and economic pressure builds worldwide. By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read
Global Briefing APRIL 15: Blockade Tightens, Talks Resume, Global Pressure Builds Middle East tensions deepen as the U.S. tightens its Iran blockade, talks prepare to resume, and global economic pressure builds around the Strait of Hormuz. By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
Global Briefing APRIL 13: Talks Collapse, Strait Blockade, Trump Targets the Vatican “The United States and Iran must continue talks… there is no military solution to the conflict.” — António Guterres KEY DEVELOPMENTS The diplomatic window has closed — at least for now. Talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without agreement, and within hours, President Donald Trump announced plans to By Olga Nesterova • 11 min read
Global Briefing APRIL 6: Strait Deadline, War Expands, Humanity Breaks Distance Record “If I had my choice, take the oil… I’d keep the oil. I would make plenty of money.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS The war in the Middle East continued to expand over the weekend, both geographically and strategically, as strikes intensified across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf — including By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read
Global Briefing APRIL 3: War Widens, Diplomacy Fractures, Global Pressure Builds “We are talking about things that are too serious, we are talking about war… His comments are neither elegant nor up to the moment.” — President Emmanuel Macron KEY DEVELOPMENTS The day did not unfold along a single storyline — and it cannot be understood as one. First, the war in the By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 30: Iran Signals Clash, Gulf Pressure Builds, NATO Tensions Rise “If NATO is just about us defending Europe if they’re attacked, but them denying us basing rights when we need them, then that’s not a very good arrangement.” — Marco Rubio KEY DEVELOPMENTS The gap between U.S. and Iranian messaging widened further on Monday after reports suggested Tehran By Olga Nesterova • 14 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 27: Iran war escalates as U.S. weighs troop deployment, Ukraine support under pressure “They have to open up the Strait of Trump– I mean, Hormuz. Excuse me. Such a terrible mistake. The fake news will say, 'He accidentally said..' No. There's no accidents from me.” — Donald Trump KEY DEVELOPMENTS * U.S. considering deployment of 10,000+ additional troops to By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 23: U.S.–Iran Tensions Shift Again, Deadly LaGuardia Collision, Israel Expands Regional Strikes KEY DEVELOPMENTS * U.S.–Iran escalation takes a volatile turn as threats, walk-backs, and denied negotiations collide within hours * Deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport raises urgent questions about air traffic control and airport coordination * Israel intensifies regional operations, targeting infrastructure in Lebanon and striking inside Tehran NUMBERS TO WATCH • 3, By Olga Nesterova • 8 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 20: Oil Shock Deepens, U.S. Expands Military Posture, Allies Fracture Over Hormuz KEY DEVELOPMENTS * Energy markets surge as Middle East conflict disrupts supply routes * U.S. escalates military deployments while signaling possible “wind down” * Western allies divided over Hormuz response and NATO role NUMBERS TO WATCH $115/barrel – peak oil price amid Gulf escalation $110.2 – Brent crude today $95.9 – WTI By Olga Nesterova • 9 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 18: Middle East War Deepens, WHO Warns of Health System Collapse, U.S. Holds Rates as Global Energy Fears Rise WHO warned of health system collapse as the Middle East war intensified, oil prices surged, and the U.S. held rates amid growing global economic pressure. By Olga Nesterova • 16 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 16: U.S.–Iran War Enters Third Week; Allies Reject Hormuz Coalition; Israel Expands Lebanon Operations As the U.S.–Iran war expands across the Gulf, allies resist calls to secure the Strait of Hormuz while global diplomacy strains under widening conflict. By Olga Nesterova • 11 min read
Global Briefing MARCH 6: Middle East War Expands, Trump Reshapes Cabinet, EU–Canada Talks Begin War in the Middle East intensifies as the U.S. expands strikes on Iran, President Trump removes Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the EU launches digital trade negotiations with Canada. By Olga Nesterova • 10 min read
