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    Friday, September 18, 2026
    MEROMERO
    • Geopolitics

      Pakistan strategic depth in Middle East risks overstretch

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      Houthi expansion takes Yemen’s coast but exposes its forces

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      Iran Stalemate Leaves US Without Any Clear Way Out

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      Israeli Occupation Reflects Policy, Not Wartime Necessity

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      BRICS Summit 2026: Iran War Splits Bloc, India Must Hold It

      September 13, 2026 ARFA
    • Security

      Hormuz cables give Iran a new lever over the Gulf

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      Syria suspicious deaths revive Assad-era purge fears

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      US nuclear exports hinge on Saudi enrichment rules

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      US arms sales to Israel and Saudi strain US stockpiles

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      ISIS trials outlast the US military mission in Iraq

      September 16, 2026 ARFA
    • Analysis

      Iran survival is all Tehran needs to block US victory

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      Syria reconstruction hinges on reviving state banks

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      US-Iraq Oil Deals Fail Without Disarming Militias

      September 16, 2026

      Operation Epic Fury Costs Contradict Official Statements

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Houthi-Iran Relationship: Partners, Not Master and Proxy

      September 16, 2026 ARFA
    • Policy Brief

      Israel’s next government must prioritize the Abraham Accords

      September 9, 2026 ARFA

      Trilateral Defence Agreement Drives Regional Security Shift

      August 21, 2026 ARFA

      Trump Lebanon Policy Risks Frontloading Rewards to Beirut

      August 13, 2026 ARFA

      Saudi-UAE Reconciliation Shows Managed Rift Amid Threats

      August 10, 2026 ARFA

      US Middle East policy driven by Israeli strategic red lines

      August 2, 2026 ARFA
    • MENA

      Sudan partition emerges without a formal declaration

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      Nile Dam Crisis Deepens as Ethiopia Plans Three New Dams

      September 8, 2026 ARFA

      US Libya Plan Risks Triggering Political Chaos

      August 24, 2026 ARFA

      Egypt Energy Crisis Forces Green Shift Amid War

      August 24, 2026 ARFA

      Libya Peace Process Fuels Elite Commercial Entrenchment

      August 11, 2026 ARFA
    • Governance

      Talabani exile looms as US cuts peshmerga subsidies

      September 17, 2026 ARFA

      Peshmerga Unification: A Mirage Washington Must See Through

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Saudi Women Empowerment: Access Without Real Agency

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Lebanon Reconstruction Risks Empowering Hezbollah Instead

      September 14, 2026 ARFA

      Israel After Netanyahu Remains Trapped by Politics

      September 13, 2026 ARFA
    • Economy

      Iran Shadow Economy: Adaptation Comes at a Rising

      September 16, 2026 ARFA

      US-Iran Economic War Cannot Break a Regime Built to Endure

      September 15, 2026 ARFA

      Gulf Infrastructure Spending Turns Crisis Into Advantage

      September 12, 2026 ARFA

      Why ‘D-Day’ was destined to be a dud

      September 10, 2026 ARFA

      Syria Sanctions Relief Opens Door to Global Economy

      September 9, 2026 ARFA
    • Energy

      Russia Sanctions Bill Threatens Global Energy Trade

      September 11, 2026 ARFA

      Gulf Clean Energy Splits Between War and Opportunity

      September 10, 2026 ARFA

      European energy vulnerability deepens as Iran war drags on

      September 7, 2026 ARFA

      Traffic slowly returns to Egypt’s Suez Canal despite Houthi threat

      September 6, 2026 ARFA

      Venezuela Oil Deal Won’t Lower Gas Prices Anytime Soon

      September 3, 2026 ARFA
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    Security

    Iran Civilian Infrastructure Strikes Draw War Crimes Scrutiny

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    US airstrikes on Iranian bridges, water facilities,and transportation hubs raise grave war crime concerns as evacuation routes collapse across southern regions.

    Analysis

    As Iran war escalates, U.S. is fighting from a weakened position

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    U.S. emergency oil reserves hit 40-year lows while missile interceptor stocks run thin, tightening policy constraints as regional clashes expand.

    Security

    Donald Trump’s Saudi Nuclear Gamble

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    A 30-year US agreement could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium at home, sparking proliferation concerns and altering Middle Eastern security balances.

    Geopolitics

    Global Maritime Chokepoints Beyond Hormuz Face New Risk

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    Global maritime chokepoints beyond Hormuz — Bab el-Mandeb, Suez, Taiwan Strait, Malacca — each pose their own threat to global trade and energy.

    Analysis

    Is There a Future for US-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy?

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    The collapse of the Islamabad MoU leaves Washington searching for tactical options as Iran rebuilds nuclear sites and restricts IAEA monitoring in 2026.

    Security

    Inside the Risky U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal: What You Must Know

    July 24, 2026 ARFA

    Washington advances a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, altering nonproliferation standards across the entire Middle East region.

    Analysis

    Houthi Blockade of Saudi Arabia Opens a New Front for Iran

    July 23, 2026 ARFA

    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.

    Security

    Iran Conflict Escalation Could Push the Region Toward a Wider War

    July 23, 2026 ARFA

    Rising military strikes between the United States and Iran threaten a wider regional conflict as mediation efforts scramble to secure a crucial off-ramp.

    Policy Brief

    Democratic Support for Israel Is Entering a New Era

    July 23, 2026 ARFA

    A major House vote reveals deep rifts over Democratic Support for Israel, signaling major policy changes ahead for U.S.-Israel military aid.

    Policy Brief

    Is it just about AIPAC’s money, or does the US-Israel rot run far deeper?

    July 23, 2026 ARFA

    Beyond lobby spending, structural fear and deep historical precedents drive Washington’s enduring defense synchronization with Tel Aviv.

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