Michael Rubin

The provided news articles do not mention anyone named Michael Rubin. Instead, they focus on geopolitical issues in the Middle East. One article discusses the strategic importance of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and why it hasn't been targeted in a hypothetical US-Israel bombing campaign. Another examines President Trump's foreign policy shift from an 'America First' approach to military strikes abroad. The third article analyzes Saudi Arabia's growing regional ambitions as Iran weakens, highlighting its efforts to recalibrate relations and assert a more independent foreign policy. These articles are relevant due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the potential for shifts in power dynamics and US foreign policy.