Gregory Brew

Gregory Brew is a historian of international energy, U.S. foreign policy, the Cold War, U.S.-Iranian relations, and modern Iran. He is currently an Analyst at Eurasia Group.

Recent Articles

Iran Doesn't Want War

Despite its attack on Israel, Iran doesn't want an all out war with Israel and the U.S.

By Gregory Brew

The U.S. Has No Endgame in Yemen

Even President Biden concedes that airstrikes aren't—and won't—stop the Houthis from launching further attacks in the Red Sea.

By Gregory Brew

The Costs the Houthis Are Poised to Inflict on the Global Economy

If the Red Sea "blockade" by the Yemeni rebel group continues, the impact on consumers and on local states will be considerable.

By Gregory Brew

How the U.S. and Iran Can Turn the Dial Down

While relations between Washington and Tehran have, if anything, gotten more tense in recent weeks, it’s too soon to declare diplomacy dead.

By Gregory Brew

Both Republicans and Democrats Are Wrong on Gas Prices

On June 13, the price of gasoline reached a historic high of $5 per gallon.There followed an avalanche of accusations across the political spectrum. Democrats, including President Joe Biden, blamed oil companies for gouging consumers...

By Gregory Brew
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