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Misguided Democratization Efforts in Post-War Iraq and Beyond
After the Second World War, the rush to promote democratization across the Third World began in full swing; however, the lasting legacies of these...
Global Tensions 2026: War, Economics, and the Human Cost of Power
Escalating Conflict in the Middle East: Iran at the Epicenter
The ongoing Iran conflict, now extending into its second month, has evolved into a multi-layered...
Power for Sale: The Middle East as a Geopolitical Marketplace
The Frame Shift That Changes Everything
The language we reach for when describing the Middle East has always been the language of conflict. Proxy wars....
How Airlines Are Responding to Surging Fuel Prices
A rise in jet fuel prices due to the U. S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has significantly affected the global aviation industry, leading to higher...
US Says Critical Days Ahead for Iran, Demands Diplomatic Resolution
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the next few days in the war against Iran would be crucial, warning Tehran of intensified...
The Talks That Aren’t Happening: Strategic Ambiguity in the US-Iran Standoff
President Trump insists “productive” negotiations with Iran are happening. Iran’s top officials repeatedly deny it. One of them is lying, or both are, or...
Italy Blocks US Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Missions
Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to use a key air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, according...
Iran Strike on Oil Tanker Escalates War and Raises Stakes for Global Energy
A major escalation in the Iran conflict unfolded after a crude oil tanker was struck and set ablaze near Dubai, underscoring the growing vulnerability...
Claiming Peace, Waging War: U.S. Policy in a New Era of Global Conflict
The world witnessed major conflicts in 2025, with one of the most alarming escalations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, India and Pakistan. If it...
Wars Waged by Great Powers are Felt Most by Poor Countries
One of the most disturbing developments in world politics is that the number of interstate wars are increasing, marking an end to an eighty-year...