Analysis

Sachin Yadav Could Taiwan Trigger the Next Global Crisis? In an era already shaped by the Russia–Ukraine war, the West Asia conflict, and rising geopolitical fragmentation, one issue continues to keep military planners in Washington, Beijing, Tokyo, and even New Delhi awake at night which is related to …

Shehab Al-Makahleh In a region where alliances shift like desert sands and crises erupt with the force of a sudden sandstorm, the role of Jordan is too often underestimated, misunderstood, or worse—taken for granted—despite the fact that, time and again, it has proven to be the steady hand on …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted in closed-door discussions that he is facing difficulty influencing US President Donald Trump’s position on Iran, Israeli media said Sunday. The reported development came as negotiations between Washington and Tehran appear to be moving closer toward an agreement aimed at ending the …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday welcomed progress toward a possible agreement between the US and Iran, stressing the need for a deal that would reduce tensions and prevent further escalation in the region. “I welcome the progress towards an agreement between the US and …

The United States and Iran are nearing a draft agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease pressure on global oil markets, and launch a new round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Axios reported, citing a US official familiar with the talks. The proposed deal, which …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …