How U.S. Interests in the Iran War Extend Beyond the Middle East
Why the U.S.-Iran war is really about China: how Tehran’s rise, Gulf hedging, and Russian backing reshaped Washington’s strategy.
Israel’s New Military Strategy in Iran
Analysis of the U.S.-Israel campaign in Iran, failed war aims, escalation toward total war, and targeting infrastructure and state power.
Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Questions on Effectiveness of AI-Integrated Air Defence Systems
Israel–Iran conflict escalates as AI-driven Israeli air defences face strain from Iran’s saturation missile tactics and evolving warfare.
The UK’s withdrawal from the Middle East: The time for a bold recourse of action
UK ends 46-year Middle East naval presence, raising strategic, economic, and security challenges amid Iran crisis. Fleet renewal and allies now key.
War in the Middle East and the Role of AI-Powered Cyberattacks
Turkey and Ethiopia’s Growing Alignment
The Middle East is drifting toward rival security blocs
Saudi Arabia is pursuing a more institutionalized model while the UAE’s flexible hedging emphasizes optionality over commitment in security.
Mitigating Maritime Risks: Mapping Dark Ships from Russia and Iran to India and China
The 2025 Ukrainian strikes show that dark vessels are now at the crossroads of sanctions enforcement, hybrid conflict, and maritime safety.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland is a Game-Changer for Middle East Strategy
How to Finally Disarm Hezbollah
Hezbollah will be disarmed not in battle, but by the steady removal of conditions that once made its arsenal appear necessary, viable, or legitimate.