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“Operation Epic Fury”: Major Escalation as US and Israel Strike Iran
Israel began a pre-emptive attack on Iran on Saturday, with the United States also launching military actions, heightening tensions in the Middle East and...
Iran and the Limits of Maximum Pressure
As the third and seemingly decisive round of talks in Geneva concluded, the Trump administration had avoided diplomatic deadlock — but only by narrowing...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Visit to China: Consolidating Forces Against the U.S.?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China in early 2026 reflects Berlin’s strategic adjustment amid a fragmented international order and growing transatlantic pressure under...
Why Washington Is Wary of Merz’s Diplomatic Overture to Beijing
German Chancellor “Friedrich Merz” paid an official visit to China in February 2026, meeting with Chinese President “Xi Jinping” in Beijing. This was his...
Golden Age? Most Americans Reject Trump’s Claims of Booming Economy, Poll Finds
President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted the U.S. economy as “roaring” and declared inflation “defeated” since returning to office in January 2025. In his...
UK Reviews RAF Flight Records as Epstein Probe Deepens
Britain’s Ministry of Defence has ordered a review of military flight records after documents appeared to show aircraft linked to Jeffrey Epstein landed at...
Pivot to Arctic: Why the Mastery of the North Matters?
Introduction
The Arctic has long been known as “high North, low tension”, as its frozen waters and permafrost landscape offered no incentives to the states....
The CIA’s China Playbook and the Shadow War
In a recent move, China’s top general and a longtime confidant of President Xi Jinping, Zhang Youxia, and Joint Staff chief Liu Zhenli were...
Beyond the Rhetoric: The State of Iran’s Military Capabilities
U. S. President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, made a case for a potential attack on Iran, stating he would...
US slows Lukoil Asset Sale to Gain Leverage in Ukraine Negotiations
The United States is delaying the sale of Lukoil's international assets to increase pressure on Russia during peace talks about Ukraine, as reported by...