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Escaping the Melian Trap: Indonesia’s stance in a Turbulent World
Anyone familiar with the Melian Conference or Melian Dialogue—one chapter of The History of the Peloponnesian War by the famed Thucydides from 431 BC—will...
From Hormuz to South Asia: The Energy Crisis Unfolding at Home
South Asia is once again experiencing a hit to its energy stability because of events happening far beyond its borders. The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict,...
Gulf War Tests the Foundations of the Petrodollar
The ongoing war in Iran is forcing Gulf states to question the value of the U.S. security guarantee. Since the U.S. and Israel launched...
Who Will Rebuild the Middle East After the Iran War?
When the missiles and drones finally stop in the U.S.-Israeli air strikes against Iran, a new contest will begin: the race to restore the...
Pakistan and Turkey Could Host U.S.-Iran Talks as Gulf War Drags On
Pakistan has delivered a U.S. proposal to Iran, and senior officials indicate that either Pakistan or Turkey could host discussions aimed at de-escalating the...
Ukraine Braces for New Russian Offensive as Peace Talks Collapse
Ukraine is preparing to repel a renewed Russian spring offensive along the eastern front as U.S.-backed peace talks stall. Moscow’s focus is the so-called...
Gulf States Warn U.N. of ‘Existential Threat’ from Iran Amid Retaliatory Strikes
Gulf Arab states have raised the alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council, describing Iranian missile and drone strikes on their infrastructure as...
Russia and North Korea to deepen Ties
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea for the first time to meet Kim Jong Un. This meeting underscores the growing network of states...
Turkey Emerges as Quiet Broker Between Iran and US Amid Escalating War
As conflict intensifies between Iran and the United States, Turkey is positioning itself as an intermediary, relaying messages between both sides in an effort...
Trump Rewrites America’s Past Through Sweeping Cultural Overhaul
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has launched a broad campaign targeting how American history is presented across institutions. From museums to monuments, his...