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The Weapon We Haven’t Seen Yet: How the US May Redefine War in Iran
The ongoing confrontation between the US and Iran is also setting a stage for some novel norms of warfare - those that are less...
Hegseth Fires US Army Chief of Staff
U. S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, as confirmed by the Pentagon. This dismissal...
Trump Escalates Iran Strikes as Global Energy Lifeline Hangs in Balance
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a more dangerous phase, with consequences far beyond the battlefield. What began as a...
Networks of Power: How Weaponized Interdependence Hurts Developing States
Rise of Networked Coercion in Global Politics:
The United States in October 2023 expanded, restrictions on advanced Chinese semi-conductors’ exports. This expanding controls not only...
War or War Crime: The Debate Intensifies Over US Strikes on Iran
The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a legally and morally fraught phase. What began as coordinated military action involving...
Loyalty Was Not Enough: Why Pam Bondi Still Fell
Pam Bondi’s rise and fall as attorney general reflects a deeper tension at the heart of American governance. When she was appointed, she seemed...
God, Death and Time: Deciphering Iran’s War Priorities
“Clocks slay time.”- William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury
Donald Trump’s war against Iran ignores critical aspects of that country’s strategic calculus.Among other things,the...
Trump and Hegseth Are Spending NATO’s Credibility on a War Allies Will Not Own
The most durable damage from Washington’s war with Iran may not be in Iran at all. It may be inside the alliance system the...
Peace Through Strength and Chekov’s Gun
If there is a gun hanging on the wall, it has a purpose in the plot, and it is not merely for aesthetics. That’s...
Britain says 40 nations are in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
About 40 countries are meeting to discuss actions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked, impacting the global economy. British...