The Pentagon overhaul merges urgent military reform with populist cultural battles, raising doubts about strategy and civil-military balance.
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Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Red Sea blockades push Saudi Arabia toward a wider war that could draw Washington in.
Golden Dome could reshape U.S. missile defense strategy as geopolitical tensions and new technologies accelerate demand.
Iraq’s future now hinges on militia control, regional stability, stronger institutions, and post-withdrawal security arrangements.
The hidden economic fallout of the Iran war is costing U.S. households thousands through energy and borrowing costs.
Washington’s Middle East policy mirrors Israel’s priorities, from Jerusalem recognition to the Iran war, leaving no independent US regional strategy.
Strategic rivalry without a defined end-state risks instability, making constructive strategic stability an increasingly important alternative.
Symbolic gains dominated the summit as Beijing secured recognition of parity while critical strategic disputes remained unresolved.
Washington claims victory as oil flows rise, but Iran endures pain and prepares escalation, leaving the war unresolved.
US withdrawal from Iraq hands Iran a land bridge to threaten Kuwait, Jordan, and Kurdistan with drones and proxy forces.