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April 20, 2026

Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

In the longer term, the balance of leverage in Hormuz is tilting decisively toward Iran—not the United States. At first glance, Washington’s move appears bold. The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s

Middle East·Opinion

April 18, 2026

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

Iran’s recent declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” sounds like a step toward de-escalation amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. But the fine print reveals a waterway still fraught with

Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

April 12, 2026

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

China is no longer merely a distant benefactor of Iran. If U.S. intelligence reports are correct, Beijing is edging into something much more dangerous: active enabling of Iran’s wartime rebuild. According to The

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the controversial warlord Khalifa Haftar. This agreement, brokered during a visit by Pakistan’s Chief of

December 25, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

India’s recent diplomatic push into Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit from December 15-18, 2025, reveals a strategic realignment that prioritizes energy security, African influence, and

December 22, 2025

Africa·Americas·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

The Vengeance Strikes: American Fury in a Fractured Syria

In the scorched badlands of central Syria, where the ghosts of caliphates past still whisper through the ruins of Palmyra, the United States unleashed Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, 2025—a barrage

December 20, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

In the evolving landscape of global power, alliances are not merely diplomatic conveniences but true pillars of national security. As the United States faces rising threats from authoritarian regimes, renewed attention is

December 6, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Pakistan’s decision to back a United States-drafted United Nations resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza – part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan – has ignited debate at

November 20, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

Donald Trump’s renewed embrace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a new era in US-Saudi relations, marked by ambitious security and economic pacts—even as core supporters in the MAGA

November 18, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

What Trump’s Upcoming Meet with Syrian President Means for the Middle East

President Donald Trump’s decision to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House later this week marks a historic moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy and signals a dramatic reset in U.S.

November 2, 2025

Americas·Explainer·Middle East

Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ for Middle East as Final Gaza Hostages Freed

In a moment thick with symbolism and political theater, U.S. President Donald Trump stood before Israel’s Knesset on Monday and proclaimed what he called “the historic dawn of the new Middle East.”

October 13, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

By any political measure, President Donald Trump’s arrival in Israel this week marks a moment of extraordinary theater. He lands to what is expected to be a hero’s welcome, credited with brokering

October 13, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

In the swirl of diplomacy surrounding the Israel-Hamas peace accord, much of the spotlight has fallen on President Donald Trump. But behind the scenes, another player — the tiny Gulf state of

October 11, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

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Blockade Today, Leverage Forever

Is the Strait of Hormuz Truly Open for Business?

China Is Testing the Boundaries of the Iran War

Pakistan’s Arms Deal with Libya: A Reckless Gamble That Undermines Global Stability

India’s New Power Play in the Middle East and Africa While Washington Watches Closely

The Vengeance Strikes: American Fury in a Fractured Syria

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

Pakistan’s Gaza Gamble: Betrayal of Its Palestine Policy and a Trigger for Domestic Turmoil

Courting the Crown Prince: Trump’s Risky Reboot of US-Saudi Ties

What Trump’s Upcoming Meet with Syrian President Means for the Middle East

Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ for Middle East as Final Gaza Hostages Freed

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

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