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Mar 17, 2026
The US has overwhelming military power. Yet the battle has moved to oil routes, alliances and domestic politics – where Tehran is testing western unity
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Feb 25, 2026
Despite relentless attrition at appalling human cost, the Kremlin has not achieved its goals. Maximum economic pressure can undermine its war aims
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Feb 7, 2026
The growing rift between two Gulf powers will be felt across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa
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Jan 26, 2026
As a lightning government offensive leaves the Kurdish-dominated SDF reeling, the political horizon needs attention as well as security
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Jan 19, 2026
Tariff threats over the Arctic island expose the limits of coercive diplomacy. Europe’s united response and pushback shows fear is fading
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Jan 14, 2026
The tumultuous start to 2026 should force a reckoning in Brussels and European capitals, and a recognition of the power the EU can exert
