Economics

Iran’s energy and environmental crises: The promise of a free Iran - opinion

Making Iran’s skies breathable, its energy reliable, and its industries competitive would be powerful measures of a free Iran’s renewal.

An illustration of oil barrels, pipelines, and drills, over the backdrop of US and Iranian flags.
A fire burns, as Police officers in riot gear stand guard, during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

France braces for renewed nationwide protests as Macron's government vows tough response

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu giving a speech at the IDF Combat Infantry Officer's Course graduation ceremony, October 21, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysis


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.

A container ship sails at the Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt March 31, 2021. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS

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.

Yasser Abbas, member of the Fatah Central Committee, attends the announcement of results of the 8th General Conference of Fatah during a press conference in Ramallah, the West Bank, May 18, 2026.

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.

David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

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.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018.

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

A Satellite image shows a likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran’s Kharg Island, earlier this month.

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.

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed at inauguration ceremony of reopening Eritrean embassy in Addis Ababa, 2018

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.

ISRAELI SCIENTISTS who reside overseas visit the Teva factory as part of a new project to encourage their return to Israel.

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.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei attends a ceremony honoring victims of the 1982 Falklands War.

Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion

Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.

Smoke rises from the oil refineries in Haifa, northern Israel, following a missile strike fired from Iran toward Israel, in March.

The scarcity doctrine and Israel’s historic weakness as a global strength - opinion

Israel is a nation that turned a lack of resources into a high-growth system defined not by what it has, but by how it survives.

Rises on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange – Green Screens.