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The Future of the Strait of Hormuz

(click to enlarge) The Strait of Hormuz is technically open but operationally constrained, functioning as a de facto Iranian-controlled bottleneck rather than a free transit...

Daily Memo: Israel Agrees to Talks With Lebanon

Israeli concession. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon to be held “as soon as possible.”...

Lebanon’s Role in Turkey’s Vision for the Eastern Mediterranean

In recent years, Turkey has shown considerable interest in Lebanon, a country it sees as critical to the region’s economic and security future. President...

Daily Memo: Talks in Islamabad, Israeli Settlements

Trump's declaration. U.S. ships, military personnel and weaponry will remain “in place, in and around Iran” until a peace deal is agreed to and...

The Iran War and the Rewiring of West Asia

Though far from over, the war in Iran appears to be decelerating, if not yet achieving a decisive resolution. The Islamic Republic has survived,...

Daily Memo: Ceasefire in Iran, Defense Changes in France

Pause in hostilities. The U.S. and Iran agreed on Tuesday to a two-week ceasefire. Under the plan, both Iran and Oman will be allowed...

The Crisis of NATO

The crisis of NATO was triggered by the collapse of the Soviet Union. The alliance was created to protect the regions of Europe occupied...

Daily Memo: Update on Iran Strikes, US Access to British Bases

More targets. The U.S. carried out overnight airstrikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, the main hub for Iranian oil exports. The strikes...

Europe’s Second Energy Reckoning

The joint U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran triggered the largest oil supply disruption in the history of global energy markets. For Europe, barely four...

Daily Memo: China Issues Peculiar Airspace Restrictions, Oil Cartel Raises Quotas

Unusual restrictions. China has imposed unusual airspace restrictions along parts of its coast from March 27 to May 6, covering zones from the Yellow...

China and the Iran Negotiations

The United States and Iran have been engaged in indirect negotiations in Pakistan on ending the Middle East conflict. Indirect talks are always complex...

George Answers Your Questions: The Future of War Is Here

The Future of War Is Here March 30, 2026 Question: How can you say the Russian soldiers are “trained, brave and capable,” as the Russian soldiers...
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