Tehran, Iran

Israel and Iran’s Shadow War Escalates into Open Conflict: A Dangerous Path with No Clear End

For decades, Israel and Iran have engaged in a "shadow war"—a quiet, undeclared conflict marked by covert operations, cyberattacks, proxy skirmishes, and strategic assassinations. This indirect warfare has defined the strained relationship between the two nations since Iran’s 1979 Islamic...
Iran-Israel conflict

Israel’s Air Strikes on Iranian Military Facilities: An Escalating Proxy Conflict

In the latest escalation of a simmering conflict, Israel launched targeted strikes on multiple Iranian military installations on Saturday, October 26, in response to a barrage of missiles fired by Iran earlier this month. The military operation comes at a...
Kim Jong Un-Vladimir Putin

North Korean Troops in Russia: The Potential Impact on Ukraine, Russia, and North Korea

In a surprising and potentially explosive development in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, North Korea's reported decision to send foot soldiers to assist Russia in defending its territory in Kursk has sparked international concern. If Pyongyang's troops actively engage in combat in...
South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
US Dollar - Chinese Yuan

China’s Ascending Role in Global South: A Strategic Challenge to US Dollar and Global Hegemony

Over the past few decades, China has been steadily asserting itself as a key player in the "Global South," a term that has evolved from the Cold War-era Non-Aligned Movement, representing developing countries striving for autonomy from superpower influence. As...
Erdogan-Gulen

Gülen Movement and Its Legacy: From Alliance to Conflict in Turkish Politics

In 2008, on an otherwise quiet Sunday morning, U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney overthrew the Turkish government. This strange episode was part of a much larger story—one involving the rise of the Gülen Movement, a powerful religious network in Turkey,...
India Intelligence

Expanding Eyes Intelligence Alliance: Can India Join the World’s Most Exclusive Intelligence Network?

The United States has raised the possibility of expanding the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—a multilateral intelligence-sharing partnership comprising the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. The inclusion of countries like India, Japan, Germany, and South Korea is under...
US-China

US-China Power Shift: Can a Grand Bargain End Decades of Rivalry?

A persistent theme posits that societies can maintain social cohesion despite vast wealth inequality, as long as total wealth continues to grow. This growth allows for wealth distribution, even to those with the smallest shares, provided their portions increase—albeit modestly....
Yahya Sinwar

Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar: What It Means for Israel, Hamas, and Middle East

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a high-profile figure in the militant organization, marks a significant development in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. While some see it as an opportunity to de-escalate hostilities and potentially negotiate for the release of...
Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar: How a Former Prisoner Became Hamas’ Military Commander

Israeli military forces have confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the most wanted man in Israel and a key architect behind the deadly 7 October 2023 attacks that plunged the region into the worst violence seen in decades. Sinwar, the...
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