A secret agreement, a century of oil wars, and why Iran is just the latest chapter

More than a century ago, Britain and France secretly divided the Middle East to secure oil. Today’s conflict with Iran may be the latest chapter in that same story.

Net zero is done for. But what’ll replace it?

Our government punted on the transition to renewables working out. It hasn’t. But as doctors will tell you, detransitioning won’t reverse the damage done.

Who is swimming naked this time?

Financial crises rarely hit hardest where they begin. The real question is who was relying on a crisis not to occur. So, who is most vulnerable today?