Geostrategic Media Political Commentary, Analysis, Security, Defense
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh The circulating discussions about the potential relocation of U.S. military bases from the Gulf to Israel are not merely passing leaks or tactical adjustments driven by immediate military needs. They signal a deeper strategic shift—one that touches the very foundation of the relationship between Washington …
April, 2026
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6 April
Iran’s Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel
Dr. Cherkaoui Roudoani In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely …
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6 April
War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China’s Yuan Gains Ground
Syed Salman Mehdi A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. …
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6 April
Italy Blocks US Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Missions
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. …
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6 April
Men Make Wars, Women Pay the Price: Radical Feminist Critiques of the U.S.-Iran Conflict
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 …
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6 April
The Unwarranted Iran War: US-China Stakes, Regional Costs, Global Losses
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 …
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6 April
The Art of Letting America Bleed: Why China and Russia Won’t Stop This War
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 …
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1 April
A Narrow Window for War or Diplomacy in the Middle East
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 …
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1 April
Middle East and the Balance of Power: A Region in Strategic Flux
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 …
