Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
192 Dispatches
China Faces Rising Transnational Terrorism Threat as Global Influence Expands
As China expands globally, it faces growing terrorism threats from Syria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysis of Belt and Road vulnerabilities and extremis
The Fall of the Syrian Regime: How Bashar al-Assad Was Finally Overthrown
Comprehensive analysis of Assad regime's collapse in December 2024. Explore HTS offensive, Aleppo's fall, and nationwide rebel advances that ended 50 years
Gaza Ceasefire Agreement and Regional Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East and North Africa
Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement reached January 2025. Assad's fall triggers Russian repositioning in Libya while Turkey expands Mediterranean influence.
The Gaza Ceasefire Is Fragile and May Break Down: Here's Why
Analysis of why the Gaza ceasefire is unstable: Israeli escalations, Hamas's refusal to disarm, Netanyahu's coalition politics, and irreconcilable demands.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Over a Thousand Civilians Killed at Aid Distribution Sites
Over 1,000 Palestinian civilians killed at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites since May 2025. Investigation into mass casualties and human
Has World War III Already Started? Analyzing Global Conflict Escalation and Geopolitical Realignment
Examining whether WWIII has begun amid Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan conflicts. Analysis of geopolitical escalation, great power competition, and emerging global di
The Highway of Death: The Most Controversial Event of the Gulf War Explained
Explore the Highway of Death, the Gulf War's most controversial bombing. Examine casualties, civilian impact, and lasting consequences.
Houthi Rebels Sink Two Ships in Red Sea as Ukraine Expands Anti-Russia Operations in Africa
Houthi rebels sink two ships in Red Sea with advanced tactics. Ukraine expands military partnerships in Africa to counter Russian influence.
How Many Really Died in Iran's Crackdown? Examining the Staggering Death Toll Estimates
Examining death toll estimates from Iran's January 2026 crackdown on protests. Evidence ranges from 3,117 official claims to over 30,000 killed.
Iran on the Brink: Economic Collapse, Mass Protests, and Imminent Military Action
Iran faces existential crisis with currency collapse, nationwide protests across 28 provinces, and imminent Israeli military strikes as regime weakens.
Iran and Israel Could Return to War Soon: Why the Twelve-Day War May Only Be the Beginning
Analysis of why Iran and Israel may return to war after the 2025 Twelve-Day War, examining rearmament, regime instability, and escalation risks.
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.