Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
The Evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani: The Man Who Overthrew Assad
Explore the complex evolution of Abu Mohammed al-Golani, from an al-Qaeda jihadist to the leader of HTS and the uncrowned ruler of post-Assad Syria.
Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Global Nuclear Black Market
Discover how Abdul Qadeer Khan built a clandestine global network that supplied nuclear weapons technology to rogue states for nearly two decades.
The Complete History of the Iranian Nuclear Crisis: From Cold War Origins to the JCPOA Collapse
Discover the complete history of Iran's nuclear program, examining its Cold War origins, the 1979 Revolution, the JCPOA collapse, and current enrichment
The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion
Explore the fundamental mechanics of rebellion, from ancient uprisings in Athens to modern insurgencies in the Middle East, Myanmar, and global
Yemen's Decade of Crisis: Proxy War, Humanitarian Collapse, and Global Shipping
Explore the complex web of factions, historical divides, and international interventions driving Yemen's catastrophic civil war and global shipping crisis.
Israel’s Strike on Iran and the Expanding Middle East War
Analyze Israel's unprecedented strike on Iran, the ground offensive in Lebanon, and the geopolitical implications for Middle East peace prospects.
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.
The Life, Leadership, and Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah
Explore the life of Hassan Nasrallah, his rise to lead Hezbollah, his military strategies against Israel, and his assassination in Beirut.
How Israel's Ground Invasion of Lebanon Began
How Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon in October 2024, targeting Hezbollah tunnels and fighters while Iran launched ballistic missiles at
Shock and Awe in Lebanon: How Israel Began its War with Hezbollah
Discover how Israel dismantled Hezbollah's communications with explosive pagers, setting the stage for a new war in Lebanon through precision strikes.
Yahya Sinwar: The Mastermind Behind the October 7 Attacks
An in-depth analysis of Yahya Sinwar's rise through Hamas, his years in an Israeli prison, and his strategic orchestration of the October 7 attacks.
The Battle of Khasham: When Wagner Commandos and US Special Operators Clashed
How 30 US commandos and allied air power destroyed a 500-strong Wagner and Syrian force at Khasham in February 2018, the first US-Russia clash since the