A 30-year US agreement could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium at home, sparking proliferation concerns and altering Middle Eastern security balances.
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Global maritime chokepoints beyond Hormuz — Bab el-Mandeb, Suez, Taiwan Strait, Malacca — each pose their own threat to global trade and energy.
Yemen’s Houthis declare a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening critical Red Sea energy corridors and expanding Iran’s regional power against the US.
Beyond lobby spending, structural fear and deep historical precedents drive Washington’s enduring defense synchronization with Tel Aviv.
Navies worldwide are shifting from platform-heavy fleets to networked subsea domain awareness systems, forcing India to adopt a hybrid force structure.
Decade-long reforms in Saudi Arabia boosted employment and doubled female participation, but new economic data suggests progress may be hitting a plateau.
The Iran war Senate hearing exposed a Pentagon unable to define victory, even as it seeks $87.6 billion more for a war with no stated end.
The al-Zaidi Washington visit reset US-Iraq ties, emboldened an anti-corruption push at home , and highlighted Baghdad’s delicate balance with Iran .
Iranian attacks on Ras Laffan and transit blockades at the Strait of Hormuz have halted Qatari gas exports, forcing QatarEnergy into an unprecedented crisis.
Explore how Israel approaches its most critical general election amidst severe polarization, prolonged regional conflict, and political stalemates.