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.
Middle East
The NATO Summit and Turkey’s Rising Influence in the Global System
There is a Turkey that is working to prevent the spread of war in the Black Sea, capable of establishing…
UK Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action Under Terrorism Laws
The British government moved to outlaw Palestine Action following a high-profile incident in June 2025 when activists entered a Royal…
US and Iran Reach Framework Deal to End War
Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday and said he had ordered an end to the…
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Apache Helicopter Downed Near Hormuz
The latest escalation followed the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter during a patrol mission near Oman’s coast early…
Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli authorities confirmed that missiles had been launched from Iran and said air defense systems were activated to intercept incoming…
Support Grows in Congress for Bill Seeking to Restrict Arms Transfers to Israel
A legislation growing backing highlights a notable shift in the political debate surrounding U.S. arms transfers to Israel and Washington’s…
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Implement Ceasefire, Hopes Rise for Iran Deal
A previous ceasefire announced last month failed to halt fighting, with clashes continuing after Israel launched operations in Lebanon in…
Iran’s Internal Tensions in the Shadow of the Ceasefire
Thanks to its multi-layered political and military system, which has been intertwined with religious and ideological beliefs for decades, Iran…
Pakistan and Mediation Efforts: A New Regional Role or an Opportunist Move?
Pakistan’s initiative to find a solution to the crisis between the United States and Iran may be viewed through the…
Questioning the U.S.’ Superpower Status: What Does the Iran War Tell Us?
Today, Israel is the United States’ closest ally. You will not see Israel suffering the insults Trump directed at Europeans.
The Gulf Front of the War: From the Oasis of Prosperity to a Security Crisis
The Gulf states were disappointed by the failure of the security architecture, which had been based on the assumption that…
US Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese From Sanctions List
The legal challenge against the sanctions was filed in February by Albanese’s husband and daughter, who is a U.S. citizen.
Drones Hit UAE and Saudi Arabia as Iran War Stalemate Deepens
Saudi Arabia and the UAE announced that its air defenses intercepted drones entering their airspace.
Diplomacy in the Shadow of War: What Does Pakistan Hope to Gain from Mediation?
At the center of media and diplomatic activity vis-a-vis the Iran War is Marshal Asim Munir, a military leader. Amid…
Trump Warns Patience with Iran Is Running Out after Talks with Xi
The White House said Trump and Xi agreed during their meetings that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to…
The Dynamics of Escalating Tensions on the Washington-Tehran Axis
Tehran is prepared to bear enormous economic and military costs rather than yield to US demands because simply surviving American…
Saudi Arabia Carried Out Covert Strikes on Iran During Widening Regional War
The reported strikes against Iran suggest Riyadh is adopting a more assertive military posture in response to direct attacks on…
Israel’s Violations of the Ceasefire: Iran and Lebanon
Just as Israel has pitted the US against Iran through its sustained campaign over the years, it does not wish…
