Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Hadi Elis Over the past two decades, Hamas has evolved from a predominantly localized Palestinian militant movement into a transnational organization with extensive political, financial, and operational networks spanning multiple continents. This transformation has not occurred in isolation. Rather, it has been facilitated by a combination of state …
June, 2026
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30 June
Is the Strait of Hormuz reopening driving a tanker market recovery?
The partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape global oil shipping, with tanker owners and charterers repositioning vessels in anticipation of a sustained recovery in Gulf exports. Although the strategic waterway remains only partially navigable and subject to heightened security risks, shipping data, vessel …
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30 June
America at 250: Can a Divided Nation Celebrate Together?
Betsy Halsey, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has memorabilia from America’s 1976 bicentennial, but she refuses to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary due to her discontent with President Donald Trump. In contrast, Dan Marrazzo, a 70-year-old Republican laundromat owner from nearby Langhorne Manor, is excited to …
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30 June
The Multipolar Moment: Why Declining Hegemony Doesn’t Guarantee a Better World
Ibrahim Ahmad The international order is falling apart, happening visibly, rapidly, and in ways that no longer surprise even the most committed defenders of the post-1945 liberal framework. The United Nations Security Council has not been able to do anything about the problems in Gaza and Ukraine. The …
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30 June
Turkey says US remains committed to NATO despite alliance tensions
Turkey has sought to reassure allies that the United States remains committed to NATO despite growing concerns over Washington’s future role in the alliance. Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said the alliance is adapting to an evolving security environment rather than …
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30 June
UN warns Hormuz disruption could leave lasting economic scars
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may have eased immediate concerns over global energy supplies, but the economic consequences of months of disruption are likely to persist for many vulnerable economies, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While oil prices have largely …
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30 June
Al-Makahleh: The US‑Iran Conflict: Who Holds the Longer Breath, and at Whose Expense?
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains dangerously fragile, liable to collapse at any moment. A temporary halt to military hostilities does not equate to a resolution of their underlying causes. Nor are the ongoing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and …
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28 June
Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel?
Sana Khan U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. REUTERS/Evan Vucci The Trump administration has worked to project a unified foreign policy following the preliminary US Iran peace agreement, but recent remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State …
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28 June
EurAsian (Networks of) Corridors
For over a century, discussions about Eurasia have been dominated by the language of competition. The last two decades accelerated it further: Analysts compare the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) with the Middle Corridor. Governments promote competing port projects. Policymakers debate sanctions, strategic influence, transit revenues, and geopolitical …
