India’s Middle East Tight-Rope Walk
India is leaning away from Israel and toward Iran just at the moment that its ties with the United States are coming under strain. Read More Here
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The Islamic Republic’s New Lease on Life
Read here how the U.S.-Israeli strikes empowered the Iranian rulers.
America Failed to Stop Pakistani Nukes. Will It Repeat the Error with Iran?
Sixty years ago, Pakistan vowed to build nuclear weapons despite international opposition, ultimately succeeding due to American complacency. Read More Here
Will Nasrallah’s killing drive or deter a wider Mideast war?
Hezbollah leader’s assassination means militant group could soon face an Israeli invasion without proven leadership. Read More Here
As China, India ramp up naval rivalry, is the Indian Ocean at a maritime crossroads?
China’s ports and ship deployments in India’s backyard raise concerns of control and influence in Indian Ocean as next possible flashpoint. Read More Here
Iran Elects President Who Wants to Revive Nuclear Talks With West
Masoud Pezeshkian defeated hardliner in runoff election, but the reformist faces many challenges including Mideast conflict. Read More Here
Why Iran and Israel Stepped Back From the Brink
U.S. diplomacy remains the key to regional stability. Read More Here
China, Russia, and Iran Are Reviving the Age of Empires
The big story of 20th century geopolitics was the decline or destruction of the great, formal empires of Europe and Asia, and their replacement by a still-greater, informal empire led by the US; the story of 21st century geopolitics — so far — is the quest for imperial restoration by a host of ambitious autocracies. […]
Beijing Walks a Fine Line in the Middle East
Iran’s attack on Israel has undermined some of China’s diplomatic credibility in the region. Read More Here
Why Saudi Arabia Is Staying on the Sidelines in the Red Sea Conflict
After years of war with the Houthis, Riyadh is seeking to ensure its security above all else—but peace talks are precarious, and the plan could backfire. Read More Here
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