More: Defense
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...
US military exercises in Southeast Asia reveal a new Indo-Pacific strategy
Adjusting the approach compared to the “Trump 1.0” era
US military exercises in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2025 have shown a shift...
Presidents Must Never Brandish the Power of Nukes
U.S. President Donald Trump’s June 16 tweet on TruthSocial, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” was a strategic mistake in communications and an incitement to...
The Legality of Preemptive Strike in International Law
The legality of preemptive strikes in international law remains one of the most debated and controversial issues in global relations. A preemptive strike refers...
Why Framing Qatar as Israel’s “Next Enemy”
A concerning narrative is gaining traction within certain Israeli circles, aggressively propelled by media outlets and commentators. Framed by articles like Elazar Gabay's incendiary...
Why Regime Change in Iran Could Be a Mistake
Israel has expanded its objectives in the conflict with Iran, now aiming not only to dismantle the Islamic Republic's nuclear and ballistic missile programs,...