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The Israel-Iran War of 2025: Inside the Twelve-Day War That Remade the Middle East
Conflicts & Crises

The Israel-Iran War of 2025: Inside the Twelve-Day War That Remade the Middle East

A deep analysis of the 2025 Israel-Iran war, from the nuclear standoff and Operation Rising Lion to America's B-2 strikes and the fragile ceasefire.

Simon Whistler · July 2, 2025
North Korea’s Navy Shifts From Coastal Guard to Open‑Sea Threat
Military & Defense

North Korea’s Navy Shifts From Coastal Guard to Open‑Sea Threat

For decades the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s navy has been dismissed as a relic of Cold‑War era coastal defense—an aging flotilla of Soviet‑styl

Simon Whistler · June 30, 2025
Kenya’s June 25 Lockdown: Security, Politics, and a Nation on Edge
Conflicts & Crises

Kenya’s June 25 Lockdown: Security, Politics, and a Nation on Edge

On June 25, Nairobi’s skyline was transformed by razor‑wire fences, armed police and a citywide curtailment of movement. The unprecedented security cordon

Simon Whistler · June 27, 2025
Was Iran's Nuclear Program Really Destroyed? Intelligence Reports Challenge White House Claims
Conflicts & Crises

Was Iran's Nuclear Program Really Destroyed? Intelligence Reports Challenge White House Claims

Leaked intelligence suggests US airstrikes damaged but didn't destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, contradicting White House claims of complete obliteration.

Simon Whistler · June 26, 2025
Russia and China Abandoned Iran: Why the Axis of Upheaval Failed Its Partner
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russia and China Abandoned Iran: Why the Axis of Upheaval Failed Its Partner

Analysis of why Russia, China, and North Korea failed to support Iran during Israeli and US strikes, exposing weaknesses in anti-Western alliances.

Simon Whistler · June 25, 2025
China's Wa State, Russia's Sahel Collapse, Colombia's Slide, and the ISIS Comeback
Conflicts & Crises

China's Wa State, Russia's Sahel Collapse, Colombia's Slide, and the ISIS Comeback

Four flashpoints converge in 2025: China's Wa State proxy in Myanmar, Wagner's Sahel exit, Colombia's security crisis, and an ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria.

Simon Whistler · June 24, 2025
Israel and Iran Navigate a Tenuous and Unprecedented Ceasefire
Conflicts & Crises

Israel and Iran Navigate a Tenuous and Unprecedented Ceasefire

After twelve days of intense aerial bombardment, Israel, Iran, and the United States navigate a fragile and unprecedented ceasefire in the Middle East.

Simon Whistler · June 24, 2025
The Wagner Group: Autopsy of a Shadow Army and Its Global Footprint
Conflicts & Crises

The Wagner Group: Autopsy of a Shadow Army and Its Global Footprint

Discover the intricate operational history, strategic combat deployments, and the dramatic mutiny of the Wagner Group, Russia's most notorious mercenary

Simon Whistler · June 23, 2025
America Has Bombed Iran: Analysis of the Strike, Targets, and What Comes Next
Conflicts & Crises

America Has Bombed Iran: Analysis of the Strike, Targets, and What Comes Next

Analysis of US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan. Examines targets, damage assessment, and retaliation risks.

Simon Whistler · June 22, 2025
The Collapse of Iran's Proxy Network: Why the Axis of Resistance Failed
Geopolitics & Strategy

The Collapse of Iran's Proxy Network: Why the Axis of Resistance Failed

An in-depth analysis of how Israel systematically dismantled Iran's proxy forces, leading to the strategic collapse of the Axis of Resistance.

Simon Whistler · June 19, 2025
The Israel-Iran War Could Get Much Worse: Critical Red Lines and Escalation Scenarios
Conflicts & Crises

The Israel-Iran War Could Get Much Worse: Critical Red Lines and Escalation Scenarios

Analysis of Israel-Iran conflict escalation risks, from Strait of Hormuz blockades to nuclear weapons development and direct US involvement.

Simon Whistler · June 17, 2025
Russian Intelligence Leak Exposes Deep Fears of Chinese Espionage and Territorial Ambitions
Geopolitics & Strategy

Russian Intelligence Leak Exposes Deep Fears of Chinese Espionage and Territorial Ambitions

Leaked FSB document reveals China conducts extensive espionage in Russia despite their strategic partnership, targeting military technology and territorial

Simon Whistler · June 16, 2025