US withdrawal from Iraq hands Iran a land bridge to threaten Kuwait, Jordan, and Kurdistan with drones and proxy forces.
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Netanyahu faces election scrutiny over warnings from UAE and Egypt he allegedly withheld before the October 7 attack on Israel.
Palestinian public opinion no longer sees Hamas winning, but disarmament and statehood still remain unresolved amid deep contradictions.
Israel cannot assume Egypt’s stability lasts forever. Sisi’s repression, Sinai buildup, and economic strain demand critical strategic vigilance.
Military victory over terrorist groups can fail if their economic assets survive, fueling new conflicts and allowing extremism to regenerate.
A manufactured Israel-Turkey rivalry, driven by autonomy and survival, can still be managed through pragmatic regional security arrangements.
Riyadh’s counteroffensive regains ground, but Houthi missiles and Iranian support show why military force alone cannot end the war.
The Mecca Pact moves from paper to operational test as Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia confront Houthi attacks.
After six months of bombing failed to force Tehran’s surrender, Washington bets on sanctions to break Iran’s economy and will.
American interceptors and early warning, not new pacts, decide Gulf security, and scarcity gives Washington powerful but risky influence.