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The Mecca Defense Pact and the Rise of Transregional Security
The security architecture connecting the Gulf, South Asia, and Türkiye is undergoing a significant transformation. On…
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The Seven-Day Proposal: Iran, Washington, and the Battle Over Sequencing
Introduction Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days has been rejected by…
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Between Pressure and Diplomacy: What the U.S.–Iran Talks at the United Nations Reveal
The United Nations General Assembly has rarely provided a more consequential setting for U.S.–Iran diplomacy. On…
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The Cardiff Pact: A New Challenge to the British Constitutional Order
The significance of the Cardiff Pact does not lie in any immediate change to Britain’s constitutional…
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From Iraq to Saudi Arabia: Drone Attacks, Energy Security, and the Expanding Geography of War
Introduction The drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline mark a significant escalation in the…
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Beyond the Battlefield: Rethinking U.S. Policy Toward the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
The latest U.S. diplomatic push toward ending the Russia–Ukraine war marks an important shift in Washington’s…
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The War After the War: What Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Means for the Middle East
The renewed exchange of fire between the United States and Iran marks more than the breakdown…
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When the Himalayas Cross the Border: The Political Implications of Nepal’s Catastrophic Flood
The catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border on August 26 has exposed more than the vulnerability…
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When the Sixty Days Run Out: Trump, Oman, and the Limits of Coercion in the Iran War
The sixty-day diplomatic window established by the United States and Iran has expired without producing a…
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The Speed of Judgment: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Military Decision-Making and Civilian Protection
Artificial intelligence is transforming warfare, but not because it is replacing human judgment. Its most consequential…
