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In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the “America First” doctrine is no longer merely an electoral slogan—it has become the principal guiding logic of decision-making in Washington. Under this approach, the real priority is America’s …
May, 2026
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25 May
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 Iran have raised concerns about America’s relationships with its allies. As the U. S. and Iran move toward a potential resolution of their conflict, fears grow among traditional …
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25 May
From “Checkmate” to “Surrender”: Trump’s Iran War and the Anatomy of Strategic Failure
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Two weeks after his initial critique, Robert Kagan returned on May 21 with a sharper, more consequential verdict on Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Following his first Atlantic piece, “Checkmate in Iran,” his latest article carries a far more telling title: “The End of Trump’s …
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20 May
Iran studied US airstrike tactics; extracted missiles, launchers: NYT
Iran studied US airstrike tactics; extracted missiles, launchers: NYT Iran successfully studied the flight patterns of American fighter jets and bombers, allowing it to defend more effectively against US airstrikes, The New York Times reported, citing a senior US military official. Tehran also used a period of ceasefire …
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20 May
Trump threatens Iran with new attack, backs off in same statement
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with yet another attack, contradicting statements he made yesterday about “holding off” an allegedly planned offensive at the request of multiple Gulf states. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed he was only an hour away from authorizing an attack …
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20 May
Migration, War, and Misinterpretation — Rethinking the Syrian Crisis Narrative
Had Elis The question is uncomfortable, but increasingly asked in certain political and analytical circles: did the Syrian civil war inadvertently—or deliberately—reshape the demographic landscape of Western countries? At first glance, the idea may seem conspiratorial. Yet beneath it lies a set of legitimate concerns about migration patterns, …
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20 May
Iran Demands Reparations and United States Troop Withdrawal in New Peace Proposal
Iran has publicly outlined key elements of its latest peace proposal to the United States, demanding reparations for war damage, the withdrawal of United States forces from areas near Iran, and the lifting of economic sanctions as part of any broader agreement. According to comments from Iranian Deputy …
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20 May
The Power of the AI Chip: The Techno-statecraft Approach in the US-China Great Power Rivalry
The recent H200 chip export authorisation marks a new form of power signalling in the technopolitics sphere. Advanced AI chips are the newest weapons in the US-China great power rivalry, playing out in the battlefield of technological advancement and control. In the case of AI chips, state behavior …
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20 May
The Arctic Frontline: NATO, Russia, and China’s Race for the North
For years the Arctic was viewed as a geopolitical periphery which is remote, inaccessible and strategically and marginally strategic to regions such as the Persian Gulf or the Indo-Pacific. But in 2026, that perception is rapidly changing. As Europe grapples with another energy crisis, LNG markets remain volatile …
