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.
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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…
Trump Seeks China’s Help on Iran, Beijing Has Little Incentive to Cooperate
Beijing faces competing priorities as the Iran war continues.
Pickup Trucks and Drones: Who Is Financing the War in the Sahel?
Some of the actors shaping the war in Mali today emerged from networks inherited from the old fronts of post-Cold…
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…
The Strait of Hormuz and the Global Economy
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could increase logistics costs across a wide geographical area, particularly in Asia, while potentially…
Trump Heads to China Seeking Diplomatic Gains amid Iran War Pressures
According to officials involved in preparations for the Trump-Xi summit, it remains uncertain whether Washington and Beijing will even extend…
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…
Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to U.S. Proposal as Oil Prices Surge
Global oil prices climbed sharply Monday following Trump’s rejection of the Iranian terms, reflecting growing concern that shipping through the…
Iran’s Economy Buckles Under Pressure as Millions Face Unemployment
Official data placed annual inflation in Iran at 72% in March, though prices for essential goods rose even faster, putting…
Beyond the Stage: Can Muslim Leadership Move from Conversation to Coordination?
For Hamza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland, the issue is not a lack of capacity in the Muslim…
Iran-US Economic War: Global Markets Brace for Prolonged Crisis
The crisis has centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways through which a…
Europe Faces Security Challenges Over US Troop Withdrawal Plan
The planned US withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Europe highlights the continent’s long-standing dependence on US military support, even as…
US Intelligence Sees Limited Damage to Iran Nuclear Program
A key concern centers on roughly 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.
The US Is Forcing the Regime to Change by Starving the Cuban People
It is quite difficult to quantify the scale of the energy crisis in Cuba with a single ‘percentage’, as the…
Trump: US to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has maintained that it retains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that any vessel movement must be…
How Information and Truth Function in Times of War
Contemporary wars involve not only battles fought on physical fronts—such as space, air, land and sea—where military units confront one…
