Middle East & Africa
Iran: Who is running the country after top figures killed?
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several key figures, including Revolutionary Guards commanders, have been killed in U. S.-Israeli military strikes. Despite these...
How China Is Banking on Pakistan’s Clout in the Middle East to Solidify Global Ambitions
Following the recent events related to the conflict in Iran in March 2016, Pakistan emerged as a vital strategic partner for China, playing multiple...
The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War
The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of...
Israel-Hezbollah War Pushes Lebanon Toward Internal Breakdown
Lebanon has struggled with political paralysis, economic collapse, and weak state institutions for years. Since the Lebanese Civil War, power has been divided along...
Deadline Diplomacy: Trump Delays Strikes on Iran’s Energy Sector
The United States has delayed a major escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran, with Donald Trump extending the deadline for potential strikes on...
Islamabad Moment: Can the U.S.-Iran Discussions remake a Broken Geopolitical Mirror?
The fact that the U.S.-Iran dialogue this week may possibly take place in Islamabad is a rare diplomatic opening in an otherwise growing confrontation....
The CCP’s Strategic Outreach: Cultivating Political Partnerships in Egypt
The relationship between Egyptian political parties and the Communist Party of China is characterized by active party diplomacy aimed at exchanging expertise in party...
The United States is Undermining Its Own Objectives in Iran
The US and Israel have continued their offensive in Iran, over three weeks since launching their initial airstrikes. The United States has stated that...
Gulf States Warn U.N. of ‘Existential Threat’ from Iran Amid Retaliatory Strikes
Gulf Arab states have raised the alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council, describing Iranian missile and drone strikes on their infrastructure as...
War and Diplomacy Collide as Israel Hits Tehran While Trump Pushes Secret Deal
The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase with direct strikes on the capital Tehran. What began as a confrontation...