Steve Balestrieri

Jul 7, 2026

Iran Is Making Putin’s Mistake

Iran is banking on a $40 billion payday from new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz — but Gulf states, Washington, and Asian buyers are racing to build pipelines, corridors, and...
Feb 3, 2026

Russia Can’t ‘Win’ the Ukraine War

The war in Ukraine is nearing four years, with losses described as surpassing 1.2 million even as Moscow insists it is winning.