Military & Security

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ezba Walayat Khan A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Pleiades Neo (c) Airbus DS 2026/Handout via REUTERS Artificial intelligence is …

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if they did not adhere to an interim peace agreement intended to end ongoing fighting. Following this, Israel attacked Iran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, …

Mugdha Joshi An F 18 fighter jet lands aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. NATO naval forces demonstrate their deterrence and defense capabilities amid increasing tensions with Russia. (c) Copyright, dpa (www.dpa.de) 2025 via Reuters The second Trump administration has recentred the military within elite security …

Andreas Urbanski The clock that only the Kremlin can stop A single year now governs German defence planning: 2029. The nation’s top military officer estimates Russia could be ready to launch a major war against NATO territory by then — sooner still if the fighting in Ukraine freezes …