Author: Julian McBride

Julian McBride, a former U.S. Marine, is a forensic anthropologist and independent journalist born in New York. He reports and documents the plight of people around the world who are affected by conflicts, rogue geopolitics, and war, and also tells the stories of war victims whose voices are never heard. His bylines can be found in the National Security Journal, Byline Times, 19FortyFive, Heritage Daily, The Defense Post, Journal of Forensic Psychology, Modern Warfare Institute, and UK Defence Journal.

Lebanon as the Centrepiece of Iran’s Diplomatic Strategy

Iran links Lebanon to US nuclear talks, making the Israel-Hezbollah war a key bargaining chip in regional diplomacy, security and Middle East stability.

America’s Suez Canal Conundrum

U.S. faces a modern Suez-style crisis as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, triggering global energy shocks, allied tensions, and rising geopolitical risks.

How Turkey and the Syrian Interim Government Outmanoeuvred the U.S. and the SDF in Syria

SDF forces have few options but to accept an unfavourable American- and Turkish-backed deal proposed by Damascus.

Egypt’s Growing Military Capabilities and Regional Implications Going Forward

A Pyrrhic Victory: Why Assad’s Position is More precarious Than Ever

Bashar al-Assad’s power is slowly being threatened as Moscow and Tehran are intertwined with dilemmas that have stretched their militaries thin.