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Articles by our Contributing Analysts.


The Strait of Hormuz in Crisis
Secondary Tariffs on China and India's Oil Trade with Russia.

Team Polistratics
Mar 136 min read


A Double Edged Sword
Secondary Tariffs on China and India's Oil Trade with Russia.

Justin T. Russell
Jul 17, 20259 min read


Doha Can Take It!
While comparisons between Iran’s recent attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid air base and hellscapes created for entertainment are of course inappropriate, the Gulf state’s ability to keep calm and carry on was nevertheless intriguing. As the country’s air defenses sprang into life Doha’s shops and restaurants initially remained open, many delivery drivers stayed on the road, and people stopped to observe the unfolding drama in the skies. And then things got back to normal.

Adam Dempsey
Jul 10, 20252 min read
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