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Cairo Doubles Down on Sudan’s Army – but Backs a Fading Bet
Egypt’s foreign ministry used carefully calibrated language on Monday to restate a familiar position: unwavering support for Sudan’s “unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity” and...
Germany’s F126 Cancellation and the Structural Limits of European Naval Procurement
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that Germany has officially cancelled procurement of the F126-class frigate. This decision follows numerous issues plaguing the...
EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Refugee Protection to 2028
The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by Russia's invasion until March 2028 while introducing new restrictions on eligibility for...
South Korea to Train 500000 Drone Warriors Against North Korea
South Korea has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand its drone capabilities as it seeks to counter growing military threats from North Korea....
Could the Hormuz Oil Shock Change the Future of Global Energy?
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has restored the flow of oil and natural gas after more than 100 days of disruption, but...
Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel?
The Trump administration has worked to project a unified foreign policy following the preliminary US Iran peace agreement, but recent remarks by Vice President...
Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner
In 2016, Turkey's defense exports stood at $1.67 billion. By the end of 2026, that figure is expected to exceed $11 billion. That is...
Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv
Russia said the United States understands it cannot effectively mediate the Ukraine war while simultaneously supporting one side of the conflict, after reports suggested...
Israel Rejects US Claim of Troop Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon have denied reports that Israeli forces have withdrawn from any part of southern Lebanon, contradicting comments from a U.S. State Department...
Turkey, Syria and Ukraine: Strategic Hedging in the Near East
The war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February has left a great many consequences in its wake. It greatly...