In the shadows of great power rivalry, Pakistan is no longer just a South Asian state it’s a pivot point in a global game of influence. As the United States recalibrates its strategy in the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s rise,...
At first glance, it seems odd, almost laughable, that a New York City mayoral race or a Brooklyn councilwoman’s campaign could turn on a stance about Palestine. What do zoning laws, trash collection, or skyrocketing rents have to do with...
A Crack in the Nuclear Shield On June 6, 2025, the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank, dropped a provocative analysis by its nuclear and security expert, Mark J. Massa. The piece, sharp as a tack, dissected Ukraine’s drone strikes...
Regional tensions in the Middle East have surged once again as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States against further Israeli military aggression, and forces launched deadly strikes across northern Gaza, left dozens...
In his first public appearance since the ceasefire that ended the deadliest confrontation between Iran and Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a fiery address, declaring Iran would “never surrender” to the United States and hailing what he called...
In a stunning escalation that has redrawn the map of Middle Eastern security, Israel unleashed its most audacious military operation against Iran since the end of the Iran-Iraq War. Codenamed "Rising Lion," this campaign marks a historic turning point, targeting...
Despite threats to shut the world’s most vital oil chokepoint, experts warn that Tehran stands to suffer the most from disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. In the wake of unprecedented U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and...
A Missile for a Missile On June 23, 2025, Iran’s military unleashed a barrage of missiles on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, calling it a “devastating” response to U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan....
Tehran is more than just Iran’s capital; it is a microcosm of the country’s challenges and hopes. Its strategic location, youthful population, and cultural vibrancy make it a city that shapes and is shaped by the fate of the nation....
As Israel and Iran engage in unprecedented direct hostilities, all eyes turn to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group once considered Tehran's most potent proxy. Despite its depleted state after a devastating 2024 war with Israel, sources reveal Hezbollah has drawn...
As the Israel-Iran conflict threatens to spiral into a wider regional war, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Warn Trump. They have seized the moment to position themselves as voices of restraint and reason while sending a...
The conflict between Iran and Israel has sharply escalated, with both nations launching new attacks in the early hours of Saturday, just a day after Tehran declared it would not negotiate over its nuclear program while under military threat. This...
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week window before deciding on US military action has injected new urgency and significance into diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the nuclear standoff. European negotiators,...
President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, accusing the French leader of seeking publicity and “always getting it wrong” as tensions between Washington and Paris escalated dramatically amid the growing conflict between Israel...
In one of the most violent escalations in recent months, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, killing at least 16 people and injuring nearly 116, most of them in the capital, Kyiv. The onslaught included a combination...
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