Trump’s Gives Economic Peace Another Shot As Allies Split
In this newsletter: Trump is seizing the opportunity to rebuild the US global Pax Americana order, but allies in the Gulf, Turkey, and Syria are not fully on board with his vision.
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Saudi Pivot to Minerals as Deficits Grow and Oil Plunges
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Maaden stock is up 45% in 2026, as Riyadh pivots hard into minerals, the next strategic frontier.
Syrian state recaptures oil and gas fields following SDF withdrawal, vows boosting production
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The immediate gains are growing legitimacy, modest revenues, and reduced foreign exchange pressure on imports, while the strategic gains include denying the SDF future revenues.
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