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Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism

Sidharth Reddy U.S. President Donald Trump attends a working session during the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presi…
Why Trump Uses the Stock Market as a Measure of Economic Success?

When U.S. President Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange this week, it symbolized more than…
The Making of a War: A Political Discourse Analysis of the 2026 U.S.-Iran War

Anam Khan Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026. …
Is The Gaza Peace Plan Dead?

Neville Teller US President Donald Trump formally launches the first charter of the Gaza “Board of Peace” in a signing c…
Kazakhstan Tightens Control Over Petroleum Products

Key Takeaways Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Gasoline Smuggling — Amid severe fuel shortages in Russia caused by Ukrainian dr…
Central Asia’s Fuel Crisis: The Heavy Price Of Dependence On Russia And Short-Term Policies – Analysis

Key Takeaways Central Asia’s Heavy Dependence on Russia Exposed — Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries have cau…
Beyond The Trophy: Is The FIFA World Cup Losing Its Political Neutrality?

Altaf Moti Key Takeaways Trump’s Intervention Turned a Sporting Decision into a Political Issue — The US President publi…
What’s Behind Serbia’s Economic Rise? – Analysis

Key Takeaways Serbia’s Economic Rise is Multifaceted — The country’s strong growth over the past decade is the result of…
The Bear With The Bomb: How Russian Nuclear Coercion Is Reshaping European Deterrence – Analysis

Rafael Loss with Katrine Westgaard Key Takeaways Russia is building up its arsenal of nuclear-capable long-range weapon…
US-Iran Deal Could Put Freedom Of Navigation At Risk Worldwide – Analysis

Dr. Pierre Thévenin Key Takeaways US-Iran Deal May Undermine Freedom of Navigation — The Islamabad Memorandum’s wording …
From Trust To Strategic Power: Malaysia And Japan As Bastions Of Asian Resilience – Analysis

Collins Chong Yew Keat Key Takeaways Strategic Deepening of Ties — The Nikkei Forum and related engagements underscore M…
Why the UAE’s K9 Howitzer Deal Matters Beyond Artillery

Dr. Ju Hyung Kim The United Arab Emirates’ move to revive the acquisition and local production of South Korea’s K9 self-…

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Why Jordan Is Losing Patience With Iran

March 22, 2026

Iran’s missile attacks have alienated the Hashemite Kingdom, but the chances of Jordan joining the …
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Vision or Vanity? Deconstructing the Trump Gaza Development Plan

January 31, 2026
Washington’s Strategy Against Iran: Victory Without Firing a Shot

January 31, 2026
China and EVs: The “Involutionary” Dilemma

September 3, 2025
America’s AI Pivot to the Gulf

July 17, 2025

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