Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Murad Fatayev Before the United States and Israel launched their operations against Iran on 28 February, international assessments of the possible consequences of war were deeply alarming: catastrophe was the simplest and most comprehensive description of the scenarios being discussed. As of 15 March 2026, the war continues, …
March, 2026
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27 March
Why South Korean Missile Defense Systems Could Become Essential for Middle Eastern Security
Dr. Ju Hyung Kim Iran’s large-scale missile and drone attack against its neighboring countries exposed a critical vulnerability in modern warfare: even advanced missile defense systems can run out of interceptors faster than they can be replenished. In contemporary conflicts, the decisive factor might be which side runs …
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24 March
Populist Waves in the Americas: Redefining Politics and Democracy
Lisdey Espinoza The political landscape of the Americas has been dramatically transformed by a surge in populist leadership. From the United States to Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and El Salvador, populist figures have tapped into widespread dissatisfaction with traditional political institutions. These leaders employ a mix of anti-establishment rhetoric, …
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24 March
Will Iran Become a Second Vietnam for the US? Or Worse?
Ulrike Reisner What is unfolding before our eyes is of historic significance. The United States will lose its claim to hegemony over the world just a few decades after the fall of the USSR. There is a considerable discrepancy between what the official Western media report about the …
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24 March
Why Russia Is Worried About the Iran War
Suzanne Loftus A US victory in Iran would seriously endanger Russia’s international support network. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of the country’s senior leaders within the first day. According to the Trump …
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24 March
Amid War with Iran, the Arab World Is Looking for New Partners
Arman Mahmoudian Iran’s missile strikes on its Arab neighbors might lead those neighbors to seek closer ties with the United States—but could also cause them to distance themselves from it. On March 10, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed that Iran hadmade a major error by launching drone …
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24 March
In Lebanon, Israel Wants Dominance, Not Deterrence
Alexander Langlois The latest Israeli foray into Lebanon is an attempt to impose the “Gaza model” on the country. As the American and Israeli war on Iran expands across the Middle East, Lebanon faces its nightmare scenario. Israel has invaded the country once again, supposedly to disarm …
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24 March
How a U.S.-Israeli Conflict With Iran Reshapes Security and Economies Worldwide
Kester Klomegah In this interview, Professor Sergiu Mișcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he also serves as a director of the Centre for International Cooperation and director of the Centre for African Studies, says the U.S.-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic …
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24 March
From Beijing Talks to Moscow Pact: North Korea’s Long Game Against Denuclearization
Manshuk Kassymzhanova The Six-Party Talks (SPT) launched in 2003 with the first round held in Beijing. They continued through six rounds until 2007 but completely broke down in 2009 with Pyongyang’s statement about its unwillingness to participate in any further talks. Despite the fact that all six countries …
