Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
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.
China's Wa State, Russia's Sahel Collapse, Colombia's Slide, and the ISIS Comeback
Four flashpoints converge in 2025: China's Wa State proxy in Myanmar, Wagner's Sahel exit, Colombia's security crisis, and an ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria.
Israel and Iran Navigate a Tenuous and Unprecedented Ceasefire
After twelve days of intense aerial bombardment, Israel, Iran, and the United States navigate a fragile and unprecedented ceasefire in the Middle East.
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 Collapse of Iran's Proxy Network: Why the Axis of Resistance Failed
An in-depth analysis of how Israel systematically dismantled Iran's proxy forces, leading to the strategic collapse of the Axis of Resistance.
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.
Russia's Summer Push, Pakistan's New Strongman, Chagos Deal, Iran Nuclear Talks
Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine, Pakistan’s new field marshal, the Chagos handover to Mauritius, and where the US–Iran nuclear talks now stand.
Operation Gideon's Chariots and the Escalating Crisis in Gaza
Discover the devastating realities of Operation Gideon's Chariots, the escalating humanitarian blockade in Gaza, and shifting international alliances.
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.
From Serbian Streets to Syrian Sanctions: A Wave of Regional Transformations
Across the Balkans, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, a series of unprecedented developments are reshaping the political landscape. In Serbia, a six‑mont