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Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs

The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s...

China, Egypt, and Iran: Challenging U.S. Military Presence in the Gulf

The Chinese strategy employs research and intelligence institutions working to foster closer ties between Iranian national security institutions and the Egyptian military, aiming to...

US-Iran Peace Talks Begin in Switzerland as Hormuz Tensions Loom

Peace talks led by U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf were set to begin on Sunday morning...

How the IRGC Could Benefit from U.S. Sanctions Relief

Emerging discussions between Washington and Tehran aim to end their conflict, but there's a major concern: efforts to encourage Iran to comply might strengthen...

16 Killed in Israeli Strikes as US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 16 people shortly after a truce was announced. Israel stated it was responding to attacks by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah...

Vance Expects Iran Talks; Tehran Warns of Hormuz Closure

U. S. Vice President JD Vance announced plans to visit Switzerland for talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran's military command stated they would close the...

The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy

The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran deserves cautious support, not celebration. Its most important promise is immediate and...

China, the IRGC, and Tehran’s New Power Centers

China is adopting a pragmatic approach to its post-war relationship with Iran, attempting to balance maintaining its strategic and economic interests with Tehran, including...

African Union Endorses the U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement

The African Union (AU) has welcomed the peace agreement signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it...

Oil Shipments Through Hormuz Rebound Despite Concerns Over Iran Transit Rules

Oil and gas shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz increased on Friday following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran,...

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On August 4, 2026, the administration of Japanese Prime...

China’s Peacekeepers in Lebanon: Engineering Mandate, Strategic Subtext

On Monday, August 10, 2026, the 24th contingent of...
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