Iran Never Lost the Arms Race
Two Verdicts on One Arsenal
Late on 9 October, Western officials told Bloomberg that Iran's missile and drone factories had survived eight months of American...
A Lame-Duck Trump Before 2028?
Commitments With a Date Stamp
On 13 October, after Houthi missiles hit Saudi infrastructure, Donald Trump sent Riyadh a promise on Truth Social: "I'll be...
Israel’s Election May Oust Netanyahu, but Will It Change the Iran War Strategy?
Israel's upcoming election may change its leadership, but experts believe its strategic approach will largely remain the same, with Iran continuing to be its...
Why the EU’s Russian LNG Ban Will Outlast the Hormuz Winter
The Item Missing From the Agenda
On Monday, the Irish Council presidency sent energy ministers its options paper for their meeting in Luxembourg on 29...
After 3 November, the Brakes Come Off
A Promise With an Expiry Date
On 8 October, Donald Trump made a promise with a date attached. “We will not be attacking Iran at...
Syria: The Strategic Implications of Becoming the Hormuz Bypass
Intelligence Assessment: The Iran war has turned Syria from a sanctions case into transit infrastructure that Iraq, Turkey, the Gulf and Washington all need,...
Owning the Weapon Is No Longer Enough: Starlink and the New Military Sovereignty
One Hundred Miles an Hour
On the night of 14 October, Ukraine's military satellite link stopped working above 100 miles an hour. Ground units using...
2026 US Midterm Elections Explained: Key Dates, Battleground Races and What’s at Stake
Early voting has been ongoing for weeks ahead of the midterm elections on November 3, 2026, when voters in the US will choose members...
Why Egypt May Enter the Saudi-Yemen Conflict: Sisi’s Strategic Calculations Explained
Egypt's parliament is set to vote next week on a proposal to allow the armed forces to assist Saudi Arabia against attacks from Yemen's...
France’s Unrest Exposes Macron’s Deepening Crisis in His Final Months in Power
France is experiencing severe civil unrest, leading to a major challenge for President Emmanuel Macron in the final months of his presidency. The recent...