Houthi Attacks and Saudi Arabia’s Security Dilemma
Bringing maritime traffic in the Red Sea under Houthi control was intended to exert pressure not only on Saudi Arabia but also on global actors.
Economy
The Transformation of the Global Defense Economy, NATO and Türkiye
The defense industry infrastructure that Türkiye has established over the past 20 years, and in particular its clusters, will provide…
Proposed Hormuz Deal Would Give Iran Greater Control over Gulf Shipping
A senior Iranian official said Tehran is seeking to levy fees of between 5% and 7% of cargo values on…
Iran Broadens Economic Pressure Campaign in Bid to Force U.S. Concessions
After demonstrating its ability to disrupt maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has signaled that its pressure campaign…
Deadly Wildfires Rage across Southern Europe as Heat and Winds Fuel Blazes
Europe has endured repeated heatwaves this summer, with temperatures remaining well above seasonal averages across much of the continent.
Iran to Receive Chinese Shoulder-Fired Air Defense Missiles within Weeks
The reported procurement comes amid expanding defense cooperation between China and Iran despite years of international sanctions on Tehran.
Red Sea Shipping Slows After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites
Shipping data from Kpler showed that only 11 commodity vessels transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Sunday, reflecting a sharp…
Have US-Ukraine Relations Returned to Square One?
The US President was also extremely pleased with Ukraine’s dominance, achieved through drones and guided missiles, extending as far as…
Iraq’s New Approaches to the Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline
The topics on the agenda between Ankara and Baghdad point to a broader framework than merely the technical operation and…
Türkiye Warns Against Black Sea Escalation, Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Peace Talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday against the expansion of the Russia-Ukraine war into the Black Sea.
US Sea Drones Enter Combat Targeting Iranian Naval Base
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said three one-way Corsair sea drones struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran’s Bandar…
Canada’s Carney Says Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Are Key to Middle East Solutions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as the two most influential countries in shaping potential…
US-Iran War Escalates as Tehran Targets Gulf Bases
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had carried out strikes against U.S. military positions in Bahrain and…
US-Iran Hostilities Resume as Trump Declares Interim Deal ‘Over’ at NATO Summit
Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the alliance summit in Ankara, Trump signaled that Washington…
The Geopolitical Significance of the Turkey-Azerbaijan Energy Alliance
Within the context of Turkey’s national energy strategy, the relations it has developed with Azerbaijan go beyond a conventional trade…
What Does the Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between the US and Iran Mean?
The sanctions imposed on Iran in connection with its nuclear program constitute one of the provisions contained in the Memorandum…
US Declines to Extend North American Trade Deal, Opening Path for Renegotiation
Mexico has resisted U.S. proposals requiring North American-built vehicles to contain 50% U.S.-made components, a measure that would increase the…
German Prosecutors Charge Ukrainian Suspect Over Nord Stream Explosions
German federal prosecutors have charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian national with helping coordinate the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas…
AI-Driven Restructuring Accelerates Layoffs Across U.S. Technology Sector
Companies in the U.S. cite artificial intelligence, efficiency gains and cost cutting as workforce reductions intensify.
