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Did Bulgaria Really Just Elect the Next Orban?
Bulgaria's Rumen Radev has been dubbed the new Viktor Orbán, but is he really a pro-Russian populist? We examine the facts and the implications.Bianka Banova · 21 Apr · 13 min read
The US is Starting to Feel the Consequences of its New Foreign Policy (Opinion)
From tariffs to threats against Greenland, Trump has shattered allied trust just as the Iran war exposes how much US power projection depends on the very partners now hedging against Washington.Henrik Hannes Herkel · 16 Apr · 11 min read
The Implications of Iran's Uneasy Ceasefire
The recent ceasefire between the US and Iran has left the world stunned, but what does it mean for the Middle East? Paweł Wójcik · 9 Apr · 10 min read
In the New Middle East, All Roads Lead to Ankara
As the war between the US, Israel, and Iran unfolds, Turkey's role in the region is becoming increasingly significant.Kyle Moran · 2 Apr · 11 min read
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Colombia’s Difficult Choice in 2026
Colombia is heading towards the 2026 presidential elections amid rising violence and growing frustration over the state's inability to restore order.Rafael Vargas Castellar · 27 Mar · 10 min read
Meet the MEK: The Iranian Opposition Group Trying to Buy Washington.
The Mojahedin e-Khalq, an Iranian exile organization, has a history of controversy and violence. Despite its claims of being a democratic alternative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the group has been rejected by the Iranian people.Kyle Moran · 19 Mar · 20 min read
The Iranian Terror Threat
The Iranian terror threat is a growing concern for global security, with the country's long history of external operations and state-sponsored terrorism posing a significant danger well beyond the Middle East.Paweł Wójcik · 13 Mar · 10 min read
It's Do or Die Time for Lebanon
Lebanon's government has taken a bold step by banning Hezbollah's military activities, but can the country follow through and break free from the group's grip?Kyle Moran · 12 Mar · 13 min read
Yes, it's about China Again (Opinion)
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?Oli Carpenter · 6 Mar · 10 min read
We Spoke to Iran's Ambassador about the War. Here's What He Said
Days after Khamenei's death, Tehran's envoy to Kenya insisted the US planned the war all along, defended missile strikes on the Gulf — and said Iran needs no rescue from Russia or China.Wilfred Waimiri · 4 Mar · 21 min read
The First Six Minutes of War: China's Base 61
Discover the significance of Base 61, a crucial military unit in the People's Liberation Army, and its role in a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.Seth Hosford · 26 Feb · 11 min read
Iran is Running Out of Time
Iran's president has apologized for the government's crackdown on protesters, but the regime is still struggling to maintain control.Kyle Moran · 19 Feb · 10 min readShow 12 more
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