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Defining Phase for the US-Iran War: Peace Talks Loom and US Ships in the Gulf
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Farana Salam*
Amid rising uncertainty over the peace treaty as the disagreement between the US and Iran over peace proposals continues...
Trump visit and China’s diplomatic discourse: a primer
Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump’s previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as...
Cyberwar Has Reached the Families of American Troops
The reported Handala leak should not be dismissed as another routine cyber incident. It is a sign that hostile actors now see personal information...
The U.S.-China Intelligence War and 2026 Forecast
In 2026, the intelligence conflict between the United States and China shifted from clandestine operations to an unprecedentedly open and technological confrontation, with Washington...
Egypt’s Role in China’s Military Silk Road: UAE Bases and Joint Strategy
China is encouraging an Egyptian military presence in the UAE by May 2026 to protect the UAE's strategic interests as a (regional alternative to...
Iran War May End, but Trump’s Ally Rifts Are Here to Stay
President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with Iran have raised concerns...
After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone
The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance rates, oil prices, missile ranges, LNG disruption and...
The Sovereignty Paradox: ASEAN’s Energy Transition and the Region’s Unity
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that opened in the Philippines on 7 May 2026 placed energy security at the center of...
Will Keir Starmer Be Forced Out? UK Local Election Results Raise Pressure on Labour Leader
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to continue as leader, despite heavy losses in local elections raising doubts about his ability to govern. Critics...
When Germany Leads the Rise of the European Union’s Defense
A major change is underway in Europe. Germany, which for seventy years took a passive and cautious approach to military matters due to the...