Middle East & Africa
Chinese media and TikTok campaigns target Israeli public opinion, amplifying protests after Iran war and execution law
China’s media and political discourse towards Israel in 2026 represents a strategic shift from positive neutrality to structural criticism, aiming to undermine public confidence...
War or War Crime: The Debate Intensifies Over US Strikes on Iran
The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a legally and morally fraught phase. What began as coordinated military action involving...
God, Death and Time: Deciphering Iran’s War Priorities
“Clocks slay time.”- William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury
Donald Trump’s war against Iran ignores critical aspects of that country’s strategic calculus.Among other things,the...
Netanyahu’s End Game Balances Security, Power, and Political Survival
Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the war against Iran is shaped by Israel’s long standing security concerns. Iran is seen not just as a...
War Intensifies as Trump Dims Hopes for Iran Ceasefire
The current war began on February 28 when the United States under Donald Trump, alongside Israel, launched strikes targeting Iranian military and strategic sites....
Chinese Analysts Link Israeli Execution Law to Iran Escalation and Threats to Belt and Road Strategy
China adopts a position linking the Israeli legislative escalation, specifically the Knesset's passage of a law authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners (which occurred...
Israel Adopts Controversial Death Penalty Law for Palestinians
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have voiced alarm over a newly passed Israeli law that makes the death penalty the default sentence for...
Misreading Iran: Why Trump’s War Strategy Has Reached a Dead End
From the outset, the war against Iran has been marked by a striking absence of strategic clarity. Despite repeated claims of military success, the...
US Signals Exit as Iran War Escalates Across Gulf
The United States has signaled that the war with Iran may be approaching a turning point, with President Donald Trump indicating a potential withdrawal...
Will the UAE remain a favored destination for Indian students and HNIs post-conflict?
India’s ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expanded significantly in recent years due to growing economic and strategic convergence along with robust...