Economics
The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion
Preserving economic stability in the West Bank has always been a cornerstone of Israeli policy. Operation Swords of Iron led to a sharp change in Israeli policy toward it.
Reputational security: Israel's strategic asset in free fall - opinion
Armies to markets: The changed nature of power - opinion
Bankrupt Iran’s regime before it bankrolls more terror - opinion
Lebanon burns foreign reserves to hold pound steady in face of devastating war losses - analysis
Currency stability has held near 89,500 to the dollar, but reserves, banks, households, and public confidence remain under heavy strain.
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion
The Ben-Gurion Canal would give the world a new trade route while boosting Israel’s economy and strategic power.
Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
As Abbas tightens control, Western governments are applauding a Palestinian political system that has denied elections for 20 years.
Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses
David Group, founded by Stella Cohen and chaired by former Goldman Sachs partner Raanan Agus, will focus on financial services, defense, industrials, and tech-enabled business services.
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China as part of Economic Fury
The State Department also announced a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the disruption of the financial mechanisms of the IRGC.
In double trouble: Iran’s oil crisis – opinion
Given that the Islamic Republic’s lifeblood – oil – is being squeezed, it should learn from history that collapse always begins with a warning sign such as this one
The Red Sea, Assab, and the possibility of a reimagined Horn of Africa - opinion
Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access reflects economic necessity, not a call for war.
Israel must reverse the loss of its top scientists and doctors - opinion
The loss of Israeli scientists abroad carries a high strategic cost; reversing brain drain is key to preserving national excellence.
The renewed struggle over the Falkland Islands, and implications for Israel - opinion
Argentina’s assertiveness under President Javier Milei and evolving US policy reopen dormant Falklands questions.
