Jonathan Eyal

The Iranians are trying to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz

Separation from the EU hit Britain’s economy, but did not dethrone London as the continental financial centre

Most voters now think leaving the EU was a mistake, yet no major politician is willing to reverse course. Why?

The biggest imponderable is what will now happen to the American military deployments in the region

Global Internet connectivity is increasingly vulnerable as countries eye the vital submarine networks for attack even as dependence on them grows

The question returns to the fore in the wake of the latest Trump-Xi summit

The prospect that Iran may close Hormuz was acknowledged as a significant danger by strategic experts

Cartel crack-up reflects growing friction and regional rivalry between the Saudis and the Emiratis

The US wants the strait opened as quickly as possible, to avert another spike in oil prices

If the US escalates its military pressure, the Iranian regime is willing to take the pain