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Iran war sharpens Trump’s 2028 choice: Vance or Rubio?
As the war in Iran impacts President Donald Trump's legacy, Political tensions rise for Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio,...
How Shock, Timing, and Industrial Strategy Are Rewriting the LNG Era
The global LNG market is no longer shaped by familiar cycles of tightness and surplus. It is now defined by inelasticity, a structural rigidity...
How China Is Banking on Pakistan’s Clout in the Middle East to Solidify Global Ambitions
Following the recent events related to the conflict in Iran in March 2016, Pakistan emerged as a vital strategic partner for China, playing multiple...
Central Asia’s Active Pursuit of Clean Air and Energy
As Central Asian countries continue to open the region more to tourism, international investment, and greater global attention through various nation-branding initiatives, environmental protection...
The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War
The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of...
Behind the Gulf’s Shift to Beijing: Pakistan’s Army as the Quiet Architect of Chinese Military Integration
China is moving to bolster its security presence in the Middle East through comprehensive partnerships, and the Pakistani-Chinese alliance serves as a bridge to...
As Washington Escalates, Beijing Waits: China’s Strategic Silence in the Middle East War
Before the United States and Israel launched their operations against Iran on 28 February, international assessments of the possible consequences of war were deeply...
Trump Forgot the Strait, and Now America Pays the Price
With Donald Trump back in the White House, and with the administration still selling Operation Epic Fury as a triumph and decisive American power,...
Has Iran Created a TACO Moment for Trump? Decoding Strategies and Limits of Military Power
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President Trump unilaterally postponed strikes on power infrastructure in Iran, a threat/ultimatum he gave for opening the Strait of Hormuz, citing “Good and Productive...
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban: China’s Battery Supply Chain in an Era of Resource Nationalism
Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban in late February changed how resource-rich countries are approaching the global supply chains. By tightening its control over its resources,...