More: Iran
Re-evaluating Global Order in the Aftermath of a Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz has been defined as a thin waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. However, this description does...
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...
Not Chaos but Grand Strategic Design: The Hidden Logic Behind Washington’s Recent Moves
Most analyses of recent American actions—from Venezuela to Iran—start from the same premise: that US policy has become erratic, reactive, and overly dependent on...
Active Suasion to Kinetic Action; US’s Iran Odyssey
Kinetic action starts the moment persuasion fails, and the US-Iran adventure is one classic example of that. The US had it all planned out;...
Missiles Over Diplomacy as Iran Defies Trump and Escalates War
Tensions between Iran and Israel surged sharply after Tehran launched waves of missiles targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv. The strikes came just a...
Iran War Deals Harder Blow to Natural Gas Than Oil
At first glance, the war in the Middle East involving Iran appears to be hitting both oil and natural gas markets with equal force....
Global Air Travel Disrupted as Iran War Shuts Key Middle East Hubs
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has triggered widespread disruption across global aviation, with major transit hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi either...
Missiles Fly as Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Talks’ Claim
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, setting off air raid sirens across cities including Tel Aviv. While interceptions prevented major casualties, falling...
From Distance to Danger: How New Zealand Could Be Pulled Into the Iran War
Though geographically distant, New Zealand faces growing pressure to respond to the escalating conflict involving Iran. The immediate concern lies in the disruption of...
US – Israel War against International Law
After three weeks of effective war, the hostilities have caused severe regional spillovers, thousands of deaths, displacements of millions and a massive global energy...