More: proxy wars
As US Troops Leave Iraq, Could Iran’s Proxies and Islamic State Gain Ground?
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq, raising concerns that their departure could create a security vacuum, strengthen Iranian-backed Shi’ite militias...
Targeting Critical Infrastructure as a Modern Warfare Tactic
The 24th June Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian-occupied Sevastopol resulted in a complete power outage, requiring authorities to declare a "state of emergency." The...
The New Age of Bunker-Busting Warfare
When seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers flew a 36-hour round-trip mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Iran on 22nd June 2025, they...
After Khamenei: Washington Doubts Iran’s Regime Will Collapse Soon
The killing of Ali Khamenei marks one of the most consequential moments in the history of the Iran’s Islamic Republic. Yet despite the symbolic...
Middle East on the Brink: Israel–Hezbollah Strikes Ignite Wider Iran War
What had long simmered as a shadow conflict between Israel and Iran has now burst into open regional warfare. Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets...
Proxy Wars and the Global Stage: How Major Powers Fight Without Fighting
Authors: Meherab Hossain and AL-Kasmin Islam*
Great powers are once again resorting to proxy wars, manipulating weaker nations to fight their battles. This allows them...