Why Gulf holds fire: avoiding broader war, limited effectiveness, prohibitive economic costs. Caution prevails.
Browsing: Caution
Protest record against autocracies: only Bangladesh succeeded. Iran’s regime massacred thousands. Caution needed.
Neocon hopes for Azeri uprising dashed: Baku de-escalates, reopens border, chooses survival over confrontation.
Houthis prioritize survival over loyalty, fearing costly retaliation and Saudi-backed offensive if Iran implodes.
China upholds Ukraine’s territorial integrity in principle but will not pressure Russia directly; it awaits clarity from U.S.-Russia talks.