Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
Japan, Germany and South Korea are strikingly similar in terms of their relations with the US hegemonic order.
US Signals Possible Return to Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
Trump indicated he did not intend to extend the 14-day truce, which is set to end on Wednesday. He framed…
Progressive Bulgaria Heads for Decisive Victory in Latest Snap Election
With 87.2% of ballots counted as of 9:50 a.m. local time (0650 GMT), Progressive Bulgaria had secured 44.6% of the…
Beijing in the Strait of Hormuz: The Iran War, Energy Security and China’s Strategic Dilemma
China meets over 63 per cent of its oil requirements through maritime imports, with half of these imports passing through…
Washington Announces Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports After Talks Collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump further escalated rhetoric, warning that American forces would intercept vessels in international waters if they had…
India’s Silent Response to the Iran War
The Iran War is not India’s war. Yet the fact that India is a close neighbor of critical importance to…
World Welcomes Ceasefire Between Washington and Tehran
The US-Israel-Iran ceasefire includes an immediate halt to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Lebanon and other areas affected by the…
Bab al-Mandeb: How the Closure Would Affect World Trade?
With instability affecting Hormuz, Gulf states have increasingly relied on Red Sea export routes, making Bab al-Mandeb an essential corridor…
China Signals Support for Diplomacy in US-Israel Iran War
Taking on a genuine peace broker role in the Iran war would require commitments Beijing has historically avoided.
Fuel Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
In Egypt, one of the region’s largest energy importers, authorities have imposed energy-saving restrictions such as reduced business hours and…
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…
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.
Russia, China Raise Voices against US-Israeli Attacks on Iran
Beijing has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution to tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, positioning itself as a mediator in regional…
India’s Modi in Israel: What to Know?
Modi was greeted at Ben Gurion Airport with a personal embrace from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who later introduced him…
Power Projection in the “Backyard”: The Venezuela Operation, Oil, and Critical Minerals
U.S. interventions in Latin America have often targeted democratically elected governments.
Dutch Minister: F-35 Software Could be “Cracked Like an iPhone”
Tuinman said the Netherlands is working closely with Norway and soon with Poland to reduce Europe’s dependence on U.S.-controlled F-35…
