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 Iran’s War Message Opens New Chapter in Gulf Diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened a new chapter in Gulf diplomacy with a message that directly addresses the region's governments and ties their futures to their choices about...

The Price of Unilateral Action: What Israel’s Independent Strikes Cost the Alliance

Every military alliance has internal rules — explicit and implicit — about when partners can act unilaterally and...

Iran’s Energy Strike Threat Sends Shockwaves Across Global Markets After South Pars Attack

Shockwaves spread across global energy markets on Wednesday after Iran threatened imminent strikes against Gulf energy facilities following...

The End of an Era? EU’s Special Trade Relationship with Israel in Jeopardy

The European Union's proposal to revoke tariff preferences for Israel could mark the beginning of the end for...

Beijing’s Blame Game: China Accuses Philippines After Forcing Collision

In a classic case of a blame game, China is accusing the Philippines of a "deliberate ramming" after...

Doha’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Summit Turns Tables on Israel

Qatar has executed a diplomatic masterstroke, turning a direct threat from Israel into an opportunity to showcase its regional influence and international support. By...

Israel’s Internal Politics: Was the Doha Strike a Netanyahu Power Play?

Beyond its strategic implications, the Israeli strike in Doha can also be viewed through the lens of Israel's fractious internal politics, where Prime Minister...

Path to a Ceasefire Clears as Israel Accepts US-Backed Deal

The path to a ceasefire in Gaza has cleared considerably after Israel officially accepted a U.S.-backed deal. A senior official confirmed the government's readiness...

Japan Enters Period of Transition as Prime Minister Ishiba Steps Aside

Japan is entering a period of political transition after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced he is stepping aside. His resignation, after less than a...

The Shanghai Spirit: A New Vision of World Order Challenges the West

A new "Shanghai Spirit" is challenging the Western-led world order. Embodied by the unity of India, China, and Russia at the recent SCO summit,...

China’s “Greyzone” Push for Oil in Taiwan’s EEZ

A new report reveals that China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which...