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Strait of Hormuz: Escalation and the Mechanics of a Regional Shock
What began as a single strike on 28 February 2026 quickly spiraled beyond containment. Iranian retaliation swept across U.S. installations in the United Arab...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Mar 04
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, the Iran conflict reshaped markets and exposed vulnerabilities. The dollar surged near three-month highs as the euro collapsed to $1.1590 on...
India’s de-hyphenated engagement of Israel, Palestine, and Iran explained
Why did Prime Minister Modi of India embark on a risky visit to Israel even as West Asia remains volatile? Is this renewed bonhomie...
When Democracies Fracture: How Domestic Chaos is Reshaping Global Security
Across the globe, democracy is in decline. Key democratic characteristics (citizen participation, representative accountability and informational transparency) are in deepening crisis. These cleavages, from...
From “Friends of Tomorrow” to Firestorm: Europe’s Shrinking Leverage in the Iran Crisis
The present confrontation, marked by air strikes, and political tensions among EU states about the nature of their strategic alliances, must be seen against...
Relevance of Sun Tzu’s Strategic Thought in the USA-China Tech Rivalry
In contemporary geopolitics, existing power, i.e., the USA, and the rising power, i.e., China, are colliding in the quest for power and dominance. One...
China’s Iran Strategy: A Proxy Laboratory for War with America
Following the US-Israeli military attacks on Iran, China is attempting to implement a “regime destruction strategy” in Iran. This strategy relies on understanding US...
How the Iran Conflict Threatens Europe’s Energy Security and Growth
The U. S.-Israeli military actions against Iran are expected to increase inflation and negatively affect Europe's already slow economic growth. The attacks have disrupted...
Countering AI-Driven Disinformation: An International Synthetic Media Disclosure Agreement
Few technological developments have reshaped society as profoundly as the rise of generative AI over the past decade. These systems have reshaped how people...
What does China want from Sisi?
On the 70th anniversary of Egyptian-Chinese relations (1956-2026), Beijing views Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi not only as a political leader but also as...