A blockade alone buys no concession; only credible strikes and limited ground operations make delay costlier than compliance.
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Energy affordability and data center demand dominate the 2026 midterms as Congress weighs permitting reform, ratepayer protection, and supply expansion.
Historical examples show that claims about drones replacing carriers or tanks becoming obsolete rest on narrow scenarios and incomplete analysis.
The Iran war is exposing how US sanctions and Chinese economic networks compete for strategic influence.
Saudi airpower cannot end Yemen’s war alone; Gulf Unity demands reconciliation, credible Yemeni governance, and a settlement addressing root causes.
Algeria cuts ties with the UAE, betting economic diversification and a Washington opening can offset regional isolation and domestic pressure.
China’s localisation strategy is reshaping critical infrastructure markets and steadily reducing opportunities for European technology suppliers.
Strategic autonomy pushes middle powers toward temporary, issue-specific coalitions as permanent blocs lose their grip on global influence.
A new report traces how Tehran turns anti-Semitism into a tool for dividing the West and recruiting unwitting allies.
Analysis argues the Iran conflict weakened perceptions of US commitment, credibility, and readiness across East Asia.