In a short war with Israel and the United States, none of the many proxies could help Iran: the “axis of resistance” for years built by the Islamic Republic, formed from groups that oppose Israel and the United States, was practically broken. However, according to the orientalist Marianne Belenka, the …
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How Turkey Views Azerbaijan-Russia Tensions – Analysis
In recent days, relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have entered a new phase of unprecedented tension due to several incidents and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the South Caucasus. These tensions hold significant implications not only for Baku and Moscow, but also for Turkiye, a close ally of Azerbaijan and a …
Read More »PKK militants begin disarmament after 40-year conflict with Turkey
Members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militant group have begun to lay down arms at a ceremony in Iraq’s northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, marking an end to its armed struggle against Turkey in one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. The Friday ceremony was held in the morning at the …
Read More »Iran’s New Trap vs. Trump’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Transform the Middle East
President Donald J. Trump, through a bold and unapologetic foreign policy, has emerged in just a few short months, as the only leader in recent history capable of reshaping the region and challenging Iran’s theocratic dictatorship with real consequences. His actions have already produced historic results… If Trump settles into …
Read More »Lebanese Outlet: Hizbullah Raises Alertness In South Following U.S. Envoy’s Visit; Regional Tensions And Hizbullah’s Central Role In Iran’s ‘Equation Of Deterrence’ Complicate Lebanon’s Ability To Commit To Proposed U.S. Initiative
On July 9, 2025, the Janoubia.com website, which opposes Hizbullah, reported that the Iran-backed militia had put its forces in the southern suburb of Beirut and in the Beqaa Valley on extensive alert, after it rejected the American initiative proposed by the U.S. Special Envoy to Syria and Lebanon Thomas …
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Prospects For Bilateral Cooperation Between China And Israel – Analysis
Read More »The Post-Iranian Middle East
America and Israel Can Build a New Regional Order Five decades ago, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin established the principle that Israel would not allow any country that calls for its destruction to acquire nuclear weapons. And beginning on June 13, it made good on this pledge. Over nearly two …
Read More »Turkey Navigates an Escalating Israel–Iran Rivalry
Viewing Turkey–Israel dynamics through a zero-sum lens risks fuelling strategic miscalculations and regional instability. The post–7 October realignment in the Middle East has recalibrated threat perceptions and strategic opportunities for both Turkey and Israel. The recent ‘12-Day War’ has further accelerated this shift. While both Turkey and Israel seek to …
Read More »Prospects For Bilateral Cooperation Between China And Israel – Analysis
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel. Amid the current turbulence in the Middle East and the severe geopolitical security challenges facing Israel, a reassessment of the relations between the two nations carries particular significance. A key issue at present lies …
Read More »The Risk Of Civil War In Iran: Disunity, The Loss Of Agency – Analysis
The 12-day war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran shattered not only the regime’s military credibility but also exposed the structural weaknesses within the Iranian opposition. While the regime lost much of its deterrent power and legitimacy, the opposition failed to translate this moment into political gain. It …
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