Security & Conflict
China’s Iran Strategy: A Proxy Laboratory for War with America
Following the US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, China is attempting to implement a “regime destruction strategy” in Iran. This strategy relies on understanding US...
Iran Strikes Could Nudge North Korea Back to the Negotiating Table with Trump
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, are sending reverberations far beyond the Middle East. Experts suggest the...
Hezbollah Strikes Israel, Beirut Bombed as Lebanon’s Leaders Push Back
The fragile calm between Hezbollah and Israel collapsed overnight as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel, declaring the attack retaliation for the...
Canada and the Golden Dome Debate: Why Lessons from Europe and South Korea Matter Now
For much of the post–Cold War era, missile defense remained a marginal issue in Canada’s strategic discussion. Ottawa’s decision not to participate in US-led...
Beijing’s Red Line: Can China Defend Iran Without Going to War With America?
In light of the large-scale attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, China adopted a stance focused...
Ghazab Lil Haq and the Price of Safe Havens
When in a newscast at the 0345 hours, it is announced that big figures have been killed and there is a list that long...
The Iranian Missile Threat: Capabilities, Range, and Strategy
The United States and Israel began strikes on Iran, initiating a new conflict that President Donald Trump claimed would address security issues for the...
Inside Israel’s Missile Shield: The Multi-Layered Defence Built to Counter Iran
As tensions between Israel and Iran periodically escalate, Israel has developed one of the world’s most sophisticated multi-layered air defence networks to counter ballistic...
Pakistan Declares “Open War” After Strikes on Afghan Cities
Pakistan has launched air-to-ground missile strikes on targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, marking one of the most serious escalations with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities...
The CIA’s China Playbook and the Shadow War
In a recent move, China’s top general and a longtime confidant of President Xi Jinping, Zhang Youxia, and Joint Staff chief Liu Zhenli were...