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Defining Phase for the US-Iran War: Peace Talks Loom and US Ships in the Gulf
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Farana Salam*
Amid rising uncertainty over the peace treaty as the disagreement between the US and Iran over peace proposals continues...
Li Keqiang Meets US Senators: China Pushes US Cooperation Over Confrontation
The meeting between Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and a delegation of US senators led by Steve Daines in Beijing on Thursday, May 7, 2026,...
Nigerian Military Denies Civilian Deaths After Niger State Airstrikes Target Bandit Gatherings
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has rejected reports alleging civilian casualties following recent airstrikes in Niger state, stating that the operations were based on intelligence and...
Dollar Steady as Iran War Uncertainty Weighs on Markets
Global currency markets remained broadly stable on Monday despite escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. The...
The Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Reveals Persistent Gaps in Global Health Security After COVID
The evacuation of passengers from the Dutch flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius following a deadly hantavirus outbreak has once again exposed the vulnerability...
Why Oil Market Volatility Rather Than High Prices Will Shape the Future of Global Energy Politics
The ongoing Gulf crisis and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global energy markets into one of the most unstable...
Taiwan’s Fear of Strategic Bargaining Reflects Growing Uncertainty in United States China Relations
Taiwan’s growing concern ahead of the summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the increasingly fragile nature of...
Trump’s Rejection of Iran’s Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability
The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran’s response to Washington’s proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing...
The Myth of Easy Escalation Between Nuclear Powers
For years, strategic analysts in South Asia and beyond have spoken with growing confidence about the possibility of “limited war” between nuclear powers. The...
After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone
The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance rates, oil prices, missile ranges, LNG disruption and...