India’s de-hyphenated engagement of Israel, Palestine, and Iran explained
Why did Prime Minister Modi of India embark on a risky visit to Israel even as West Asia remains volatile? Is this renewed bonhomie...
The Trump Doctrine of Regime Change Without Invasion: From Venezuela to Iran
What if a regime wasn't toppled through a long war, but rather in a matter of hours?
January 3, 2026. Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela,...
ASEAN’s real strength lies in strategic ambiguity
As the ASEAN foreign ministers gathered recently to set the agenda of the bloc in 2026, the familiar critique of ASEAN’s slow, divided, and...
Why Trump’s Attack on Tehran Is Fueling Russian Calls to Escalate in Ukraine
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, some Russian hardliners had hope that his unpredictable style could help Moscow regarding...
Solidarity meets reality: Why Europe is divided over Ukraine’s fast-track entry
Ukraine’s request for a quick entry into the European Union (EU) as part of a peace deal to end the war with Russia is...
Why U.S. Allies in Asia See the Iran War as a Gift to China
Japanese lawmakers met to discuss concerns about the U. S. and Israel's military actions in the Middle East, particularly regarding evacuation plans, energy supplies,...
Why targeting Gulf states may be Iran’s biggest strategic miscalculation
Iran's airstrikes on Gulf states may lead these countries to form a stronger coalition with the United States and escalate the conflict with Iran,...
From “Friends of Tomorrow” to Firestorm: Europe’s Shrinking Leverage in the Iran Crisis
The present confrontation, marked by air strikes, and political tensions among EU states about the nature of their strategic alliances, must be seen against...
Missiles Over the Marina: Dubai’s Safe-Haven Brand Faces Its Sternest Test
For four decades, Dubai built its identity on a simple promise: stability in a volatile region. From tax-free salaries to business-friendly regulation, the emirate...
China’s 2026–2030 Plan: Will Beijing Finally Rebalance Its Growth Model?
China is set to unveil its 2026–2030 blueprint when the National People's Congress opens on March 5. The upcoming plan will be the 15th...