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Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?

For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a “shadow war.” Falling short of direct military confrontation, this conflict has been characterized by war through other means – through proxies, cyber attacks, economic sanctions and fiery rhetoric. Events over the last few weeks in the Middle East have, however, …

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Why Iran’s failed attack on Israel may well turn out to be a strategic success

As midnight approached on April 13, over 300 weapons were launched from Iran towards Israel. This included 185 drones, 110 ballistic missiles and 36 cruise missiles. The vast majority were shot down by Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system with help from the UK, the US and neighbouring Jordan. The …

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Ukraine is heading for defeat

The West’s failure to send weapons to Kyiv is helping Putin win his war. Just ask a Ukrainian soldier if he still believes the West will stand by Kyiv “for as long as it takes.” That pledge rings hollow when it’s been four weeks since your artillery unit last had …

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