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Gaza in the Shadow of Iran: The Politics of Forgetting and the Engineering of Permanent War

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh There are wars conducted with missiles, drones, and precision-guided munitions, and then there ar…
The Kitchens of the Trend: How Expectations Are Engineered Behind Our Screens

Lama Al-Rakad In the age of social media, “behind the scenes” no longer refers merely to smoke-filled rooms, intelligenc…
Putin says ready to host Iran’s enriched uranium, cites precedent

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia immediately agreed to a proposal from US President Donald …
‘Israel’ set up secret base in Iraqi desert for Iran war support: WSJ

“Israel” established an illegal clandestine military outpost in Iraq’s western desert to support its aggress…
Why the Trump-Xi Summit in 2026 Is Really About Iran

Rameen Siddigi Trump arrives in Beijing on May 14. The summit was originally scheduled for March, then postponed because…
Will Keir Starmer Be Forced Out? UK Local Election Results Raise Pressure on Labour Leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to continue as leader, despite heavy losses in local elections raising doubts …
Obliteration Ecocide from Gaza to Lebanon and Beyond

Dr. Dan Steinbok Israeli military aggression has “reshaped both the physical and ecological landscape” of southern Leban…
After Hormuz, Gulf Security Cannot Survive on Deterrence Alone

Federico Verri The Strait of Hormuz has rarely been spoken about outside of emergency language: naval escorts, insurance…
Kremlin Says No End in Sight to Ukraine War, Peace “Very Long Way Off”

The Kremlin stated that the U. S. is eager to finalize a peace deal to end the Ukraine war, but complex issues make a re…
Iran War May End, but Trump’s Ally Rifts Are Here to Stay

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with …
Who rules Iran today? This is how the Revolutionary Guard seized power, and this is the reality of the political divisions.

How might the assassination of Iranian leaders backfire on America and Israel? The blows backfire on them… America…
A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money

EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The S&P 500 fell from record highs after a South Korean ship exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, w…

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