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May 5, 2026
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InsiderOperation Economic Fury Is Squeezing Iran. Will Washington See It Through?
The US has shifted its strategy from Operation Epic Fury to Operation Economic Fury, targeting Iran's economy with a stronger hand.
Kyle Moran · May 7, 2026 · 12 min read
Middle East
InsiderIn 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 · April 2, 2026 · 11 min read
Middle East
InsiderMeet 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 · March 19, 2026 · 20 min read
Middle East
FreeHow 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 · March 17, 2026 · 17 min read
Middle East
InsiderIt'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 · March 12, 2026 · 13 min read
China & Indo-Pacific
InsiderYes, 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 · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Global
FreeThe Regime that Couldn't Read the Room
The story of how the Iranian regime misjudged its position and miscalculated the consequences of its actions, leading to a series of devastating events.
Kyle Moran · March 2, 2026 · 12 min read
Middle East
InsiderIran 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 · February 19, 2026 · 10 min read