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Pakistan’s Emerging Role in the Middle East

One of the more overlooked consequences of the Iran war is the emergence of Pakistan as a third-party intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Iran doesn’t have too many allies to lobby on its behalf, and Islamabad is uniquely positioned to work with both sides. Regardless of the immediate outcome of U.S.-Iran talks, Pakistan is set […]

Daily Memo: Ukraine Aid, Russia-China Ties

Drones for Ukraine. The U.K. will deliver at least 120,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of the year, its largest-ever drone package for...

Hungary and Europe

Viktor Orban, after 16 years as prime minister of Hungary, has lost an election and will soon be replaced by Peter Magyar. Orban was...

Daily Memo: Lavrov Arrives in Beijing for Talks

Russia and China. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in China on an official visit. He’s scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign...

The Future of Nuclear Modernization

During the Cold War, there was a certain logic to the nuclear balance of power that kept things relatively orderly. The ability to strike...

Daily Memo: Developments in the Middle East

Hormuz blockade. The United States will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on April 13, President Donald Trump announced over the weekend....

War and the Principles of the Negotiation Process

All wars end. Sometimes, the end is reached when one side achieves its goals, which can range from a limited victory to the conquest...

George Answers Your Questions: The Crisis of NATO, and China and the Iran Negotiations

The Crisis of NATO April 8, 2026 Question: For decades NATO has maintained that it is a defensive alliance, and this has been a central argument...

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...
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