Kushner Says Gaza Reconstruction Will Wait for Hamas Disarmament
Kushner also met Hamas officials on Sunday in a rare direct encounter as Washington seeks to move its Gaza plan forward.
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Indo-Pacific Deepens Defense Ties as Concerns Grow Over U.S. and China
Among the countries taking a more active role in the Indo-Pacific is Japan, which is positioning itself as a central…
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…
Energy Push in Somalia: The Next Phase of Türkiye’s Multi-Layered Strategy
Türkiye’s commencement of oil exploration activities in Somalia may, at first glance, appear to be a purely technical energy initiative.…
Russia Launches Oreshnik Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv
According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia launched 90 missiles and 600 drones during the hours-long overnight attack.
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.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Sending Enriched Uranium Abroad, Sources Say
One Iranian source said Tehran may consider reducing the sensitivity of its uranium stockpile by diluting part of it under…
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…
Straits and Armed Conflicts: What About the Strait of Hormuz?
The US blocking civilian vessels bound for or coming from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz would clearly violate international…
Report: China Secretly Trained Russian Troops Later Deployed in Ukraine
European intelligence officials told Reuters that Russia benefits particularly from China’s advanced drone industry and training infrastructure.
Who Is Right in the Trump-Merz Row Over Iran?
Merz’s statements supporting the war initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran—which was in violation of international law—had also…
Xi Hosts Putin Days after Trump Visit in Display of China’s Balancing Act
Both China and Russia maintain close relations with Tehran and have helped shield Iran from Western sanctions over recent years.
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…
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…
