Geopolitical Futures

Iran’s verbal response. Iran has begun to respond to the Israeli attack, albeit with words only. Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to the supreme leader of Iran, said Tehran may have to reconsider its nuclear doctrine if it ever faces an “existential threat,” and that in any case it will increase the range of its missiles. […]

(click to enlarge) Insurance losses from natural disasters in the first half of 2024 were greater than the gross domestic product of more than half the countries in the world....

Israel’s decimation of Hezbollah’s leadership and war-making capabilities has paved the way for a massive altering of the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. After decades on the offensive, Iran has suffered a major setback in its strategy for the region. GPF contributor Kamran Bokhari joins host Christian Smith to discuss what’s next for Iran, its proxies, and the Middle East at large.

Tehran's next move. Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in retaliation for airstrikes on Iranian military sites last weekend, according to an Axios report. The outlet...

Losing grip. The Taliban are facing increasing resistance in Afghanistan that could undermine their ability to remain in power, according to the Asia Times. The group has failed to...

Under negotiation. Russia and Ukraine have begun preliminary talks, mediated by Qatar, on stopping attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, according to the Financial Times. The two countries initially...