Europe’s mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz falters as member states clash over mandate and strategy, leaving vital energy trade routes vulnerable.
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Roman military failures in ancient Persia offer a haunting parallel for today’s leaders, proving that hubris and poor intelligence lead to disaster.
Clashes near Hodeidah shatter Yemen’s fragile truce as Houthi forces execute a strategic strike, signaling a dangerous expansion of the regional Gulf crisis.
US plans to impose a transit fee in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global trade, alienating key allies and driving up energy prices amid a regional conflict.
Iraq’s aggressive state-backed arrests challenge entrenched political networks under direct judicial coordination with US envoy Tom Barrack.
President Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman policy utilizes regional Islamist alliances to project power over formerly occupied Arab lands, threatening local sovereignty.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to pitch a pro-US shift and secure survival amid heavy pressure from both Iran and the Trump administration.
The energy supply cliff means empty pumps, not expensive fuel — and nine economies will fall over it by late summer 2026.
A veteran diplomat challenges prevailing geopolitical assumptions, arguing that power, deterrence, and interests still shape global order.
As regional conflict shifts into a persistent grey zone, Gulf states must safeguard trade, tourism, and financial hubs without risking all-out war.