If the GCC doesn't start building pipeline and alternative port capacity they'd be mad. Even if it means selling second-tier premier league teams to fund it... (View Post)

Supreme Leader Khameni in power? Check. Strait of Humurz open? Check. Iran free to pursue nuclear weapons with no UN monitors? Check. Oil prices 50% higher and Iran charging levies on ships passing? … (View Post)

I really hope Orban loses on Sunday, and badly. I have close to no idea how likely that is. A flawed democracy rejecting their wannabe dictator and embracing the alternative is something I'd qui… (View Post)

Thank fuck. I don't even care about the details at this point. (View Post)

I understood the use of UK bases for 'defensive' strikes at the time given the strike on Cyprus and balancing political interests. It was walking a political and diplomatic tightrope. Now t… (View Post)