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Global Hotspots Outlook: U.S./Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
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Global Hotspots Outlook: U.S./Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
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A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations. Though Washington will continue pursuing de-escalation in select conflict zones, the year ahead will be marked by persistent geopolitical frictions, intensifying hybrid competition, and acute humanitarian pressures.
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Global Hotspots Outlook: U.S./Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Markets
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Global Hotspots Outlook: War between U.S., Israel, and Iran Goes Global
This week, the United States and Israel launched air- and naval-based attacks against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with strikes against neighboring Gulf states and by closing the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile,...
