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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...
United States Geopolitical Disorder and Its Implications for Africa
United States military actions in the Islamic Republic of Iran and in the Middle East have implications for Africa. While it, practically, underscored the...
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...
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
The Trump Doctrine of Regime Change Without Invasion: From Venezuela to Iran
What if a regime wasn't toppled through a long war, but rather in a matter of hours?
January 3, 2026. Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela,...
ASEAN’s real strength lies in strategic ambiguity
As the ASEAN foreign ministers gathered recently to set the agenda of the bloc in 2026, the familiar critique of ASEAN’s slow, divided, and...
Why Trump’s Attack on Tehran Is Fueling Russian Calls to Escalate in Ukraine
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, some Russian hardliners had hope that his unpredictable style could help Moscow regarding...
Why U.S. Allies in Asia See the Iran War as a Gift to China
Japanese lawmakers met to discuss concerns about the U. S. and Israel's military actions in the Middle East, particularly regarding evacuation plans, energy supplies,...
Why ‘Made in EU’ auto rules are straining ties with allies and competitors
The European Union is planning to introduce 'Made in EU' rules for the automotive industry to support local manufacturing while being careful not to...
Why targeting Gulf states may be Iran’s biggest strategic miscalculation
Iran's airstrikes on Gulf states may lead these countries to form a stronger coalition with the United States and escalate the conflict with Iran,...