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Post-Saddam Iraq at 23: The War It Never Wanted Is Back
On the anniversary of the 2003 invasion, Iraq finds itself trapped between the same external powers that have defined — and destroyed — its...
With Chinese Aid, Iran Targets Mossad, Shin Bet, and Aman in Bid for American Files
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on several occasions during 2025 and 2026 its intention to target key Israeli intelligence headquarters, including the...
Three Possible Futures of the War on Iran: Stalemate, a Deal, or Regional Meltdown
The war on Iran is now into its third week. The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, and oil prices have moved above $100/brl...
Why Is China Keeping a Low Profile on the Iran War?
The Iran war has been going on for nearly three weeks, and one question that keeps coming up is, "Why isn't China actively stepping...
Pakistan Seeks Role in Middle East Peace Efforts
Fire spreads across the Middle East while trusted voices fade. Not because of loud failures but quiet withdrawals. Qatar pulled thin, Ankara stretched beyond...
Africa to Host BRICS Military Training, with Iran Involved – What is the US Response?
Africa is a continent with great potential for cooperation. Not only does it possess significant natural resources, but its people are also cooperative in...
Ukraine Peace Talks on Hold as Iran War Diverts Global Attention
The Kremlin announced a “situational pause” in negotiations between Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Talks have been mediated...
Why the Middle East Needs a Three-Axis Deterrence System Amid Iran’s Evolving Threat
The recent wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East has revealed the vulnerabilities of the region’s security structure. Many of...
Decapitation Strikes Reshape Iran’s Leadership
Since February 28, coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted the upper ranks of Iran’s leadership, marking one of the most...
Saudi Arabia Hosts Regional Talks on Iran War
Saudi Arabia is hosting a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh to address growing instability caused by the...