The Iran War underscores the dominance of hydrocarbons and the structural challenges facing modern militaries in adapting to rapid, low-cost technological innovation.
Browsing: James Jeffrey
The Iran War is testing the limits of modern military adaptation and the global collective security system, with outcomes ranging from regime collapse to a “disguised defeat” for the West.
Middle East’s “1919 moment”: victorious alliance must manage differences to avoid post-WWI unraveling.
Alternative security models for Syria amid US pullout: anti-IS coalition, embassy OSC. Baghdad model instructive.
Syria’s unification hinges on integrating the Kurdish-led SDF without renewed violence, granting cultural rights and managing Turkish-Israeli tensions.
Syria’s offensive against Kurdish forces triggers a fragile deal, raising risks of ISIS resurgence and shifting regional power dynamics.
The U.S. must decide its future role in Iraq post-combat mission, balancing withdrawal against threats from ISIS and Iranian proxies.
Oil shipments from the reopened pipeline to the U.S. highlight the deal’s strategic value. It provides discounted crude for American refineries, strengthens Iraq’s economy, and serves as a tool to counter Iranian influence by demonstrating tangible benefits of U.S. partnership.