Lebanon Is Burning While Iran and Israel Bargain
As the US-Iran ceasefire was declared April 8, Hezbollah made an unexpected move. It stopped shooting.
The hiatus was several hours. Then Israel unleashed what...
The United States, China, Taiwan and the American Decline
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), visited China from April 7–12, 2026. Following a meeting with the Chinese President,...
Somalia’s Spoils System Has a New Variable
The warlords never left Somalia. They were given budgets, airports and constitutional titles.
The rushed parliamentary vote in Baidoa on 28 March made that reality...
Chinese Media Question Strategic Motives Behind Egyptian FM’s U.S. Visit with Rubio
Chinese media and think tanks focused on the Middle East paid close attention to the talks between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty and his...
Afghanistan’s Response and the Price of Empty Words
Afghanistan does not need a softer public relations line. It needs proof that it can act like a responsible state. That means controlling armed...
Afghanistan, Militancy, and Regional Stability: A Data Driven Assessment
Since the return of the Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan has faced renewed scrutiny over the presence of militant groups on its territory. For...
Russia Unleashes Mass Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
The war between Russia and Ukraine has increasingly shifted toward long range aerial warfare. Since late 2023, Russia has relied heavily on drones and...
Hungary’s New Leader Peter Magyar Vows to Halt State News Broadcasts, Restore Press Freedom
Hungary has undergone a major political shift after opposition leader Peter Magyar won a decisive election victory, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Orbán’s...
US Naval Blockade Chokes Iran’s Trade as Fragile Talks Show Signs of Revival
The United States has imposed a sweeping naval blockade on Iran, effectively halting maritime trade that accounts for around 90% of Iran’s economy.
The escalation...
Islamabad Talks: Untangling the Washington-Tehran impasse
After six weeks of tit-for-tat strikes by Iran on the one side, and the United States, Israel and Arab sheikhdoms on the other, the...