Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
192 Dispatches
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.
The Resurgence of the Syrian Civil War: Escalating Violence in 2024
Discover how the Syrian Civil War is restarting in 2024, driven by an ISIS resurgence, lucrative drug trades, and escalating regional violence.
The Rise of the Houthi Rebels: From Insurgents to Global Geopolitical Threat
Discover the origins, tactical evolution, and geopolitical impact of Yemen's Houthi rebels, from localized insurgents to a global maritime threat in the
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.
Should the US Have Intervened in Syria in 2013?
Analysis of the 2013 US decision not to intervene in Syria after the Ghouta chemical attack, and how inaction shaped the war's outcome and global politics.
The Six Day War: The Conflict That Shaped the Modern Middle East
How Israel tripled its territory in six days during the 1967 war against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan — and reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics for decades.
Stuxnet: The Cyber Weapon That Destroyed Iran's Nuclear Programme
How the US and Israel built Stuxnet, the world's first digital weapon, to sabotage Iran's nuclear enrichment centrifuges at Natanz from the inside.
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 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 Failure of the Syrian Civil War and Assad's Return to Power
Explore the catastrophic outcomes of the Syrian Civil War, the rise of ISIS, the ongoing refugee crisis, and Bashar Al-Assad's return to regional power.
Terror in Paris: Why Everyone Is So Concerned About the Olympics
An analysis of terror threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, from jihadist plots and Russian sabotage to drone vulnerabilities and France's layered
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.