Israel’s strike on Qatar raises fears Turkey could be next, but Turkey’s military and energy leverage make it a far more dangerous target.
Browsing: Deterrence
Nasrallah’s killing, after Israel decimated Hezbollah’s command, cripples the group and restores Israeli deterrence.
Adversaries have learned they can fracture Western alliances and control strategic chokepoints by staying below retaliation thresholds. This convergence allows China to secure shipping lanes, Russia to gain naval bases, and Iran to project power through proxies like the Houthis.