Israel’s military wins cannot offset growing isolation abroad. A new influence strategy must rebuild legitimacy and secure alliances.
Browsing: Influence
Why Gulf states will not abandon Washington despite Iran war failures and instead seek deeper influence within U.S. politics.
Israel Lobby Influence now relies on super PACs, megadonors, and deception to sway American elections and silence critics.
Iraq’s omission from US-Iran talks reveals a quiet shift in how Tehran maintains influence inside Baghdad’s political system.
Beijing’s covert subnational campaigns pose an unprecedented threat,weaponizing grassroots vulnerabilities to manipulate American democratic systems from within
China’s networked power relies on economic interdependence and technological standards rather than the traditional military alliances favored by Washington.
Trump wages war, sons get payoff: invest in drone firms with Pentagon contracts. Conflict of interest.
NATO’s first Middle East office in Jordan signals Western resolve, but capacity is limited.
Iraq’s 2025 elections saw reported 56% turnout, but real participation among adults was just 38.5%—matching previous lows.
The UAE and Israel export a “Muslim Brotherhood” bogeyman to Europe, fueling far-right narratives and polarizing debate.