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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
Partners Today, Competitors Tomorrow: Inside the Rafale Deal
India's purchase of 114 Rafales is a win for France and a chance for India to modernize its air force, but it also raises concerns about competition and supply Tiago Machado · 30 Mar · 12 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
The World Failed to Disarm Syria. The Cleanup Starts Now.
Syria's new multinational cleanup effort is trying to locate a chemical weapons stockpile that was supposedly eliminated in 2013, but much of the arsenal was never truly accounted for.Kyle Moran · 24 Mar · 13 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
How Risk, Not Violence, Closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move that leverages risk perception to maintain control of the waterway, rather than relying on military force.Evan Moloney · 17 Mar · 17 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
Fault Lines in Iraq: How Baghdad’s Many Factions Influence the War in Iran.
The ongoing war in Iran will shape the future of the Middle East, but nowhere will its impact matter more than in neighboring Iraq. Learn how Baghdad's many factions are responding as the conflict expands.Evan Moloney · 9 Mar · 18 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
Gulf States Need a Plan for Dealing with Iranian Drones. Here's How.
Gulf states have been making defensive preparations against Iranian ballistic missiles, but the use of one-way attack drones has become a significant concern.Jakub Janovsky · 5 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 readShow 12 more
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