Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Israel-Iran War Has Begun: Operation Rising Lion and the Path to Regional Conflict
Israel launches Operation Rising Lion against Iran with massive airstrikes on nuclear facilities and military leadership. Iran prepares major retaliation.
Chemical Warfare: History, Methods, and the Devastating Reality of the World's Cruelest Weapons
Explore chemical weapons history from WWI to Syria. Learn about nerve agents, blister agents, and international prohibitions like the CWC.
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
Trump's Proposal to Take Over Gaza: Implications for Palestinians, Israel, and Global Order
Analysis of Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians. International rejection, implications for Israel, regional stability, and global
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.
Turkey Threatens Eradication of Kurdish Forces in Syria as Regional Tensions Escalate
Turkey's foreign minister declares YPG eradication imminent. Over 100 killed in January 2025 clashes. Syria's new government faces impossible choice betwee
Bashar Al-Assad: The Rise and Fall of Syria's Brutal Tyrant
Explore Bashar Al-Assad's 24-year rule: chemical weapons, torture prisons, mass displacement, and his 2024 fall from power.