Xi Calls for ‘Indomitable Fighting Spirit,’ Praises China’s Tiananmen Crackdown
Xi praised the Communist Party’s handling of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
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Israel-US War Kills 300 Children in Iran, Lebanon
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban said that 206 children were killed in Iran and 118 in Lebanon following the…
The Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia Axis in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea
Rather than clashing over interests in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea basin, it would be more positive…
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure as Trump Sets Ultimatum
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned that regional infrastructure could face “irreversible destruction” if Iranian facilities are attacked.
Rare Earth Elements and the Geopolitical Realignment of the Middle East
We see the Middle Eastern narrative being rewritten in laboratories and mines.
Oil Could Hit $200 a Barrel as Hormuz Crisis Fuels Market Fears
Energy markets brace for prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Arab Gulf as analysts warn of severe economic consequences…
How Does the Iran War Transform Europe and Transatlantic Relations?
The blatant projection of power that the U.S. is displaying on the ground is leading to the disintegration of the…
Top U.S. Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
A longtime supporter of Trump’s “America First” agenda, Kent has previously argued against U.S. military interventions abroad, warning of prolonged…
The Tactical Victory Trap: Is Israel Making the U.S. a Partner in its Strategic Failure on Iran?
Israel’s chronic problem is the gap between tactical victory and strategic success.
Ukraine Fears Losing US Support as Focus Shifts to Iran War
In a notable development, Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian drone experts are currently assisting countries in the Gulf region in defending…
The Bannon Effect and Trumpism in European Politics
One of the theses Bannon has advocated in the past is that Christian thought is dead in Europe and Islam…
Strait of Hormuz: Which Ships Can Sail?
Foreign Minister Jaishankar said two Indian-flagged gas tankers were able to pass safely through the Hormuz strait following diplomatic engagement.
Japan’s Place in the Shifting Nuclear Order
Tokyo still upholds its official non-nuclear principles, but its broader security posture is becoming more complex and strategically ambiguous than…
UN: War With Iran Displaces 4.1 Million in Middle East
More than 4.1 million people have been internally displaced in Afghanistan, Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan since the beginning of the…
Epstein and the Attempt to Import Scandal, Decontextualization, Violence
The Epstein case is a cautionary example, demonstrating how mechanisms of meaning-making operate globally during times of crisis.
Kast’s Praise for Pinochet Sparks Debate in Chile
A 2023 survey by the polling firm Mori Chile found that more than one-third of Chileans believe the 1973 coup…
When Miscalculations Return from Tehran: The Strategic Limits of Military Pressure on Iran
The Tehran regime was caught in the conflict in a relatively better-prepared position. Iranian decision-makers had not tied all their…
Democrats Warn of ‘No Endgame’ after Classified Iran War Briefing
The lawmakers say the White House has not clearly explained why the United States entered the war with Iran, what…
Germany’s Iran Policy in the Dilemma of International Law and Israeli Interests
Germany, along with many other European countries, moved away from its classic “critical dialogue” policy towards Iran and adopted an…
