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Iran’s Nuclear Threat and Israel’s Nuclear Option: Thinking the Unthinkable
Can military force stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions? History shows why strikes may delay proliferation but rarely eliminate nuclear capability for good.
The Iran War and the UK’s “Reset” towards the Middle East
The Iran war exposes limits in Britain’s NATO-first strategy, creating an opportunity for a pragmatic UK-first reset in the Middle East.
Beyond Strategic Hedging: Can the Makkah Pact Reshape Regional Security?
The Makkah Pact signals a shift in Middle East security as Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan hedge risks, deepen defence ties and diversify their partnerships.
Made in Makkah: The Risk of Diversifying Too Well
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan’s Mecca defence pact signals a shift toward strategic autonomy as US and China face more independent region.
How Saudi Arabia is turning great-power rivalry to its advantage
Saudi Arabia leverages US-China rivalry, nuclear cooperation and energy partnerships to advance Vision 2030 and strengthen its strategic posture.
Silicon Casualties: How the Iran War Has Impacted the Global AI Industry?
How the Iran war exposed AI industry vulnerabilities, from data centres and energy supplies to semiconductor chains.
Iran’s Continuing Strikes on Armed Kurdish Groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region: Redefining Threat Perception
Iran escalates attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in Iraqi Kurdistan, pressuring Baghdad as regional security concerns and tensions intensify.
Israel and Turkey’s Emerging Cold War in the Mediterranean
Israel and Turkey are entering a new era of strategic rivalry, where diplomacy, defence, and Mediterranean alliances replace direct conflict.
Resistance May Fail to Become a Sustainable Strategy for Iran
The recent conflict highlights the limits of resistance as a long-term strategy for Iran and the challenge of converting military leverage into diplomacy.
NATO 3.0: A Stronger Europe, a Stronger Alliance?
The NATO Summit highlighted evolving security priorities, burden-sharing debates, and the implications of NATO 3.0 for European defence.