The Indo-Pacific region is evolving as the principal axis of strategic competition unfolding between world powers in the 21st century. As the United States pushes forward a regional order based on freedom of navigation, security alliances and credible deterrence, regional powers, primarily China and North Korea, are challenging the US-established order.
Hackers Threaten to Expose Cooperation Between Arab Gulf States and Israel
A group of hackers allegedly linked to Iran has threatened to release a cache of classified documents and diplomatic correspondence, exposing intelligence cooperation between Israel and Arab Gulf states, demanding increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip to the tune of 600–800 trucks per day to prevent a looming famine.
Brinkmanship and Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region is evolving as the principal axis of strategic competition unfolding between world powers in the 21st century. As the United States pushes forward a regional order based on freedom of navigation, security alliances and credible deterrence, regional powers, primarily China and North Korea, are challenging the US-established order.
Global Warnings of a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
The Gaza Strip is on the brink of a full-scale famine amid a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis and the international community’s failure to avert the disaster. This unfolds against the backdrop of nearly two years of relentless war, an unprecedented surge in casualties, and the continuing collapse of basic life-sustaining infrastructure in the besieged enclave.
Thailand and Cambodia: The Renewed Crisis
The Thai military has accused Cambodia of violating a ceasefire that came into force at midnight on Monday, 28 July. The truce was aimed at halting the ongoing border clashes, which had lasted six days between the neighbors and resulted in the deaths of 38 people and the displacement of around 300,000. The clashes initially broke out following the explosion of a landmine in a disputed border area on July 23.
Trump Under Siege: Internal Fractures, Global Recoil
The American political landscape today bears a striking resemblance to the turbulence of Richard Nixon’s second term: internal fractures within the Grand Old Party, emerging political scandals, economic anxiety, and the looming threat of losing control of Congress. This parallel places President Donald Trump squarely in the eye of a perfect storm—one that could jeopardize his second term.
From Ally to Observer: Russia After the Iran-Israel War
The success of the Israeli military operations, and the subsequent US operations against Iran in June 2025, placed Moscow in a difficult position. Despite years of expanding economic and military ties with Iran, the Kremlin offered little more than diplomatic condemnation. However, several reasons prevented Russian military intervention during the Twelve-Day War, including the short duration of the conflict.
Syria Caught at the Heart of a Complex Regional Equation
Between an interim Syrian president who is hedging his bets on regional alliances and an Israeli prime minister committed to preventing the emergence of an independent nation-state, Syrians today find themselves caught at the heart of a complex regional equation, despite the current wave of regional and international openness toward the new government in Damascus.
America Under Trumpism: From Shaping the Rules to Shattering Them
Since he stormed the ring of politics, Donald Trump has been obsessed with upending the traditional orders, either at home or abroad.
Moscow’s Middle East Balancing Act: Caution Amid Declining Influence
The success of the Israeli military operations, and the subsequent US operations against Iran in June 2025, placed Moscow in a difficult position. Despite years of expanding economic and military ties with Iran, the Kremlin offered little more than diplomatic condemnation. However, several reasons prevented Russian military intervention during the Twelve-Day War, including the short duration of the conflict.