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Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move that leverages risk perception to maintain control of the waterway, rather than relying on military force.
Evan Moloney · March 17, 2026 · 17 min read
The Iranian terror threat is a growing concern for global security, with the country's long history of external operations and state-sponsored terrorism posing a significant danger well beyond the Middle East.
Paweł Wójcik · March 13, 2026 · 10 min read
Lebanon's government has taken a bold step by banning Hezbollah's military activities, but can the country follow through and break free from the group's grip?
Kyle Moran · March 12, 2026 · 13 min read
The ongoing war in Iran will shape the future of the Middle East, but nowhere will its impact matter more than in neighboring Iraq. Learn how Baghdad's many factions are responding as the conflict expands.
Evan Moloney · March 9, 2026 · 18 min read
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?
Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Gulf states have been making defensive preparations against Iranian ballistic missiles, but the use of one-way attack drones has become a significant concern.
Jakub Janovsky · March 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Days after Khamenei's death, Tehran's envoy to Kenya insisted the US planned the war all along, defended missile strikes on the Gulf — and said Iran needs no rescue from Russia or China.
Wilfred Waimiri · March 4, 2026 · 21 min read
The story of how the Iranian regime misjudged its position and miscalculated the consequences of its actions, leading to a series of devastating events.
Kyle Moran · March 2, 2026 · 12 min read
Discover the significance of Base 61, a crucial military unit in the People's Liberation Army, and its role in a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Seth Hosford · February 26, 2026 · 11 min read
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