Washington’s disclosure of orbital weapons raises stakes with China and Russia, testing legal limits and the future of space security.
Browsing: Iran
Iraq’s sovereignty after U.S. withdrawal depends on whether Baghdad and Erbil can unite before militias and Iran fill the gap.
A nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia omits key safeguards, weakening Washington’s case against Iran while Riyadh keeps enrichment options open.
Iran’s proxies have turned Israel’s strategy against Washington, forcing Arab states to choose between American protection and Iranian retaliation.
Iraq secures a waiver for Iran-Iraq Flights to Najaf, balancing religious pilgrimage against Washington’s push to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Consumer chatbots now power America’s wars, yet companies write the rules while the public remains uninformed about AI’s deadly role.
Washington’s fear of a Power Vacuum keeps troops tied to the Middle East, but regional rivals can balance without America.
Tehran may choose escalation over surrender, betting that Washington’s midterm pressures and its own survival instincts outweigh economic pain.
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandab threatens Saudi oil routes, insurance costs, and global shipping as Hormuz pressure grows.
Philby and Bell shaped Abdulaziz’s bargain with America, but MbS broke the caution that kept the kingdom safe.