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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...
Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon’: What Modi’s Israel Visit Reveals About Middle East Realignment
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped off the plane in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the optics were striking. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Into the Abyss: Trump Bets Big on Iran Strikes
Donald Trump's large-scale military actions against Iran represent a significant gamble for his presidency, with potential for severe implications and an unclear outcome. Partnering...
CIA Warned of hardline IRGC Power Grab if Khamenei Killed in Strike
In the lead-up to the U. S. and Israeli attacks, the CIA assessed that if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed, hardline...
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...
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...
Where Are US Forces Stationed in the Middle East?
Israel and the United States have launched an attack on Iran, leading to increased military tensions in the Middle East. Significant U. S. military...
“Operation Epic Fury”: Major Escalation as US and Israel Strike Iran
Israel began a pre-emptive attack on Iran on Saturday, with the United States also launching military actions, heightening tensions in the Middle East and...
Iran and the Limits of Maximum Pressure
As the third and seemingly decisive round of talks in Geneva concluded, the Trump administration had avoided diplomatic deadlock — but only by narrowing...
From Ally to Adversary: Why Pakistan Struck the Afghan Taliban
For decades, Pakistan was the Afghan Taliban’s closest supporter. Islamabad helped the Taliban rise in the early 1990s, seeking “strategic depth” in its rivalry...