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Iran’s Pezeshkian Frames Gulf Security as a Matter of Their Own Choices

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has framed Gulf security as fundamentally a matter of the choices Gulf governments make, telling them that development and security are achievable only if they...

 IEA Chief Birol Urges Governments to Communicate Honestly With Citizens About Energy Crisis Severity

Governments must communicate honestly with their citizens about the true severity of the global energy crisis caused by...

The News the Gulf Didn’t Want to Hear: Israeli Strikes, Iranian Retaliation, Rising Prices

For Gulf states already navigating a complex and dangerous regional environment, the South Pars episode delivered exactly the...

Gulf States Brace for Iranian Strikes After Israel Hits South Pars in Unprecedented Attack

Gulf states were bracing for Iranian energy strikes on Wednesday after Israel hit the South Pars gasfield in...

Trump Calls Out NATO Hypocrisy After Allies Back Iran Goals But Skip the Fight

President Donald Trump called out what he described as NATO hypocrisy on Tuesday, pointing out that most allied...

From Lab Bench to Battlefield: The Dual-Use Dilemma

A chilling warning from former intelligence director David Vigneault highlights how academic research is being weaponized. Vigneault cautioned that Western universities are facing unprecedented...

Moscow Negotiations End in Stalemate as Putin Issues European Combat Warning

High-stakes peace negotiations between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine conflict concluded without tangible results Tuesday, marking another setback for diplomatic...

Historical Precedents Offer Mixed Lessons for Ukraine Peace Efforts

Historical examples of negotiated settlements to major conflicts provide both encouraging and cautionary lessons for current Ukraine peace efforts. Success stories like the Dayton...

Peace Framework Development Continues as Trump Sets Presidential Engagement Terms

The White House pressed forward with Ukraine peace negotiations while President Trump maintained specific prerequisites for his personal involvement. Trump announced he would meet...

Cold Shoulder: Trump Gives Lukewarm Response to Ally Bolsonaro’s Arrest

The arrest of Jair Bolsonaro has caused ripples even among his international allies, most notably Donald Trump, who offered a conspicuously lukewarm reaction. The...

“Washington Reconsiders G20 Stance as Pretoria Warns Against Coercion”

South Africa has revealed that the US may now join the G20 summit after initially vowing to stay away. President Cyril Ramaphosa said discussions...