Between illusions of the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ Middle East
This conflict may not produce a new regional order as much as it may prolong the life of the region’s crises. Read More Here
Category: Middle East
Trump’s choice: Go big or go home
Ending the war requires a region-wide deal, and regional stability clearly depends on ending the war. Read More Here
The US and Israel Don’t Share the Same Iran War Aims
Recognising the divergent interests within the US-Israeli relationship is the first step to ensuring a healthy and realistic partnership. Read More Here
The Hormuz Minefield
Iran holds the advantage in the Strait, leaving the United States with no good options. Read More Here
How the Iran War Will Undermine US Competition with China
A war with Iran will be a disastrous strategic detour for the United States as it seeks to compete diplomatically, economically, militarily, and technologically with China. Read More Here
For Putin, Trump’s Iran war is a mixed bag, both bad and good news
A protracted conflict in the Middle East involving America would provide a considerable boost for Russian interests. Read More Here
How Quickly Can Qatar Restart the World’s Largest LNG Export Hub?
QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on LNG exports after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz halted. Global gas markets face a significant supply shock, with European and Asian prices surging nearly 50%, while U.S. LNG exports have little spare capacity to replace the lost Qatari supply. Read More Here How the Iran War Is Disrupting […]
Killing Khamenei was easy — toppling Iran’s regime is not
Founders designed Islamic Republic to survive decapitation, and Khamenei’s martyrdom means a hardliner will replace him. Read More Here
Trump’s Way of War
Iran, Venezuela, and the end of the Powell Doctrine. Read More Here
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Deadly Legacy
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s authority rested on a mix of religious legitimacy, military loyalty, and economic control, all anchored within constitutional mechanisms that concentrate power while preserving the outward appearance of legality. Read More Here
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