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How Will the Iran War Take Shape?
Background
The war in the Middle East has entered its fourth day. Following the US-Israel (henceforth called the Allies) attacks on Iran, the latter has...
The Strategic Imperative for U.S. Engagement with Somaliland: Rethinking Policy Frameworks in the Red Sea Corridor
Abstract: The militarization of the Red Sea corridor has transformed this peripheral maritime zone into a critical nexus of global commerce and great-power competition....
Donbasization as Doctrine: The Fragmentation of the European Security Order
Authors: Zlatko Hadžidedić and Senadin Lavić*
Following the early 1990s argument of the so-called compensation theory—that Kosovo can go, but that the territorial loss on...
Energy Politics After Venezuela: Will U.S. Intervention Reshape Oil Markets and Regional Stability?
The United States is getting involved in Venezuela again. This is not just about politics or what is happening in that region. It is...
America Can Pay, But Can It Reload?
War is expensive, but the price tag Americans notice first is often the wrong one. The early bills for air strikes, carrier operations, and...
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,...