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How Pakistan Reframed Its Military Defeat Against Indian Missile Strikes as a Victory

Military conflicts are rarely judged solely by battlefield outcomes. In modern warfare, the ability to control narratives plays an equally decisive role in shaping public perception and international discourse. The recent Indian missile strikes against Pakistan underscore this dynamic, revealing not only the vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s defense strategy …

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Five Strategic Miscalculations That Lured Israel into War with Iran

Israel’s surprise attack on Friday, June 13, dealt heavy blows to Iran, including the assassination of several top military commanders and nuclear scientists, and the targeting of nuclear and military sites. With Iran’s radar defense systems hacked, the Israeli Air Force effectively dominated Iranian airspace and successfully struck …

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The Path to Resolving Global Conflicts Lies in Diplomacy

Gerald Walker In an era marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, the world faces three major flashpoints that threaten global stability: the Israel-Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and in a slightly smaller way, the China-Taiwan standoff. Each of these conflicts is rooted in complex historical, ideological, and strategic disputes, …

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Putin’s Dilemma: Where Russia Stands in the Iran-Israel Conflict ft.

Russia’s Balancing Act Amid the Iran-Israel Conflict As the Middle East teeters on the brink of regional war, a familiar global player emerges with a strategy honed over decades: Russia. In the fog of missiles, retaliations, and diplomatic bluster between Iran and Israel, Moscow’s posture remains deliberately ambiguous, …

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Did Iran Shoot Down Two Israeli F-35s—and Keep It Quiet for Moscow and Beijing?

A startling claim is rippling through defense circles in the Middle East: Iran may have successfully shot down two Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jets—and then deliberately kept it quiet. According to a military expert closely monitoring regional security dynamics, the incident allegedly occurred during a suspected espionage or …

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Rising Lion, Falling Order? The Israel-Iran Conflict and What’s Next

​​What might be the consequences of the United States joining Israel’s strike campaign against Iran? Is there a way out? Following Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”—a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military installations, nuclear facilities, and leadership—the Middle East has once again been plunged into turmoil. How likely …

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How War with Iran Would Undercut US China Strategy

Every military asset moved to the Middle East is one that could be used to deter China in the Indo-Pacific. There are many reasons why the Trump administration should refrain from further entangling the United States in Israel’s war on Iran. Iran is a relatively weak country halfway …

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Sizing Up World Religions

hristians remained the world’s biggest religious group. However, Christians (of all denominations) did not keep pace with global population growth from 2010 to 2020. 2 The number of Christians rose by 122 million — reaching 2.3 billion. Yet, as a share of the world’s population, Christians fell by …

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The Collapse of Restraint: Iran, Israel, and the Fragility of Global Order

The latest Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including reported strikes on the Natanz nuclear facility and the assassination of senior IRGC commanders, have pushed the region toward another dangerous escalation. In response, President Donald Trump, newly returned to office, issued a blunt warning: “Make a deal before there’s nothing …

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