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After the Preemptive Strikes on Iran: Evolving Limits of Israel’s Nuclear Ambiguity
In consequence of recent hostilities, Iran’s prospects for gaining military nuclear capacity have been significantly degraded. Ipso facto, the potential Iranian nuclear threat to...
NATO Looks to the Future
Europe is grappling with a rapidly evolving security landscape and needs to plan ahead to deal with looming challenges. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has...
Russia’s Nuclear Strategy Post-Ukraine and Future of European Warfare
Russia has transformed its nuclear strategy following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, which integrates nuclear signaling into conventional conflict through calculated ambiguity and graduated escalation....
How AI-Powered Disinformation Could Ignite a Nuclear Crisis in South Asia
In the hours after India struck Nur Khan Airbase in Pakistan on May 10, 2025, social media erupted with more than just images of...
When Allies Waiver: Armenia and Taiwan’s Imperative for Self-Reliance
In today’s fragmented world—where “might is right” increasingly undermines the rules-based international order—even the strongest alliances can falter. At the Munich Security Conference in...
Crises of Credibility: The NATO’s 5% Gamble and the Fragile Rules-based World Order
In a historic decision that reflected worries about a more unstable world, leaders of NATO decided to increase defense spending commitments to 5% of...
China’s Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy
Political, intelligence, and security circles in Beijing are concerned about the proliferation of US military bases in the Gulf and Middle East, particularly given...
China’s Calculated Calm: Beijing’s Stance on the Iran-Israel Flashpoint with Dr. Nadia Helmy
While the world watches the Iran-Israel conflict edge toward the brink, China’s voice remains calm—measured, yes, but anything but indifferent. In this timely and...
South Asia: On the Brink of a New Conflict
The brief military conflict between India and Pakistan in April and May 2025 took many analysts by surprise. Although the two countries lack a...
U.S. Intervention in the Middle East: The Strategic Costs and Gains
For decades, the Middle East has been one of the most volatile regions in the world. The long-standing rivalry between Israel and Iran is...