How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel

How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel

Since the Iran war led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20 percent of global oil supply has been choked off, sending prices sky high, especially for jet fuel. So far, the war may already be costing the airline industry an additional $15 billion. Airlines...
How Pakistan became Trump’s most surprising ally

How Pakistan became Trump’s most surprising ally

President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attend the Peace Council meeting held during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. | Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images As the world waits to see if President Donald...
How AI could make wars go nuclear

How AI could make wars go nuclear

The Americans were closing in, the situation was getting more dangerous by the minute — and President Xi Jinping was waiting for my recommendation. The standoff began in May, when the US announced a package of anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles to Taiwan that would...