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Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to use a key air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the matter. The decision concerns the Naval Air Station Sigonella, a strategic hub frequently used for NATO and U.S. …

Clarisa Az Zahra The global discussion surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict is heavily dominated by strategic calculations, missile capabilities, nuclear negotiations, economic sanctions, and regional balance of power. Analysts debate prevention, policymakers weigh costs, and media headlines measure financial losses. However, amid the fixation on country-centric metrics, one critical …

Dr. Dan Steinbeck A fragment of a projectile, as Israeli anti-air defence system operates after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran, following strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Originally set for March, the high-stakes summit …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As smoke rises over Tehran following U.S.-Israeli strikes, the question dominating policy circles is not simply how far this conflict will go—but who, if anyone, has both the will and the leverage to stop it. The uncomfortable answer is this: the two powers most capable …

D. Ignatius Recent remarks from senior U.S. defense officials signal that the confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is entering a decisive phase—one defined as much by diplomacy as by military pressure. The message is clear: negotiations are ongoing, but time is limited, and the consequences …

By Muhammad Hassan Al-Saadi The Middle East is passing through a pivotal moment in which the threads of politics are tightly interwoven with the smoke of artillery. Security threats are no longer confined to isolated fronts; instead, the region is experiencing what can be described as a state …

As tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East—particularly between the United States, Israel, and Iran—the Gulf once again finds itself at the center of the global security equation. But the conversation is no longer limited to deterrence, military balance, or strategic alignment. A more fundamental question is …

Alexander Tuboltsev Often, the classical treatises of the past centuries turn out to be incredibly relevant in their ideas. Abu Nasr al-Farabi, the famous scientist and philosopher of the 9th – 10th centuries, analyzed different types of societies in his treatises in detail. He considered aspects of city …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh President Trump is scheduled to deliver a prime‑time address from the White House on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. The stated purpose is “an important update on Iran,” but the broader context suggests a high‑stakes effort to manage domestic and international expectations amid an ongoing …