Iran and Saudi Arabia's regional tug of war has shaped the Middle East for decades - think Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Arab Spring hotspots Syria and Yemen.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman is 81 and Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei is 78. What will the inevitable transition of power in these two influential countries — and historical rivals — mean for the region? We asked five experts for their perspective and predictions:
The departures of Reince Priebus and Anthony Scaramucci from the White House that bookended the weekend sucked up most of the media's attention. During that time, the United States found itself at the center of some massive international developments.
The two big U.S.-driven storylines: Branding Venezuela's leader as a dictator following a highly controversial vote over the weekend, and causing serious waves around the world with a sanctions bill against Russia, North Korea, and Iran that passed both houses of Congress.
