SPECIAL REPORT: THE WOLF AND THE BEAR

SPECIAL REPORT: THE WOLF AND THE BEAR

Ukrainian invasions. Middle Eastern revolutions. World wars and nuclear brinksmanship. The FAI Wire presents a short article on the long history of competition, cooperation and conflict between Russia and Turkey.

Special Report: Unpegging the Petrodollar

Special Report: Unpegging the Petrodollar

For a half-century, the petrodollar has undergirded the global economy and secured the US Dollar's place as the world's reserve currency, but cracks are beginning to show in the foundation as seismic geopolitical shifts continue in Asia.

SPECIAL REPORT: RUSSIA IN THE MIDDLE EAST

SPECIAL REPORT: RUSSIA IN THE MIDDLE EAST

On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To many, this was a shocking development and unthinkable escalation that marked a heated beginning to a second Cold War. However, to others in the Middle East, the trajectory of events in eastern Europe was less surprising in light of Russia’s deep involvement in several ongoing regional conflicts. Read about the wars that fuel Putin’s ambitions in Part 1 of our latest Wire Special Series on Russia and the Middle East.

SPECIAL REPORT: THE CRESCENT AND THE STAR

SPECIAL REPORT: THE CRESCENT AND THE STAR

As Western nations increasingly disengage from the Middle East, and as Chinese investment in the region continues to grow on all fronts, a question arises regarding the long-term consequences and prophetic implications of such a trend.