Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
Sudan: The Proxy War the World Is Ignoring
How Sudan's civil war became a proxy conflict involving Iran, Russia, UAE, and Ukraine — and why its collapse could reshape geopolitics for decades.
The Houthi Rebels Are Getting Much More Dangerous — Here's Why
How Houthi rebels escalated from maritime harassment to sinking ships and killing sailors, threatening global trade through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Operation Phantom Fury: The Turning Point of the Iraq War
How the Second Battle of Fallujah became the bloodiest Marine engagement since Vietnam and reshaped the trajectory of the entire Iraq War.
Escalating Middle East Crisis: The 2024 Geopolitical Breakdown
Analyze the devolving 2024 Middle East crisis, from the Gaza war and Houthi blockades to Iran's Axis of Resistance and the threat of total regional war.
The SAS: Origins, Evolution, and Enduring Legacy of Britain's Elite
From WWII desert raids to the Iranian Embassy Siege and beyond, trace the full history of the British Special Air Service and its rise to global fame.
Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East's Long Cold War
How the trilateral power struggle between Israel, Iran, and Saudi Arabia shapes every conflict in the Middle East, from proxy wars to normalization.
Why Did Israeli Intelligence Fail So Disastrously on October 7?
How did Hamas's October 7 assault escape Israel's feared intelligence services? Examining the technology traps, optimism bias, and political distractions.
Israel At War: The Crisis The World Didn't See Coming
How Hamas launched Operation al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, breaching Israel's defenses in a coordinated assault that reshaped the Middle East balance
Nagorno-Karabakh: Can the World Prevent Another Caucasus War?
Explore the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, its devastating blockade, the collapse of Russian authority, and how Turkey, Iran, and the EU shape another potential
Iran's Quds Force: The Shadow Hand of the Islamic Republic
Explore Iran's Quds Force — its origins in the Iran-Iraq War, proxy network across the Middle East, assassination plots, and rising regional influence.
The Syrian Civil War: A Downward Spiral to Madness
A comprehensive account of the Syrian Civil War from 2011 to present, covering the Assad regime, rebel factions, ISIS, foreign intervention, and
The Art of War: Proxy Warfare Through the Ages
How major powers use proxy warfare to fight without direct conflict — from Byzantine politics to Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and the new Cold War.