Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran Promises Safe Passage as the U.S. Pauses Escort Mission
On 1 May, the U.S. and Israel launched Project Freedom, a mission to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf. But by 5 May, President Donald Trump announced... Read more.
Hezbollah’s Fiber Drones: Escalating Attrition Strategy against IDF in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah has reportedly copied the evolution of drone technology inspired by Russian fiber-optic drones that do not require radio signals or GPS to operate.... Read more.
Populism and Self-Sabotage: Beyond the Weaponization of the Hormuz Strait
As war with Iran drives the weaponization of the Hormuz Strait, Donald Trump’s personalized foreign policy is testing whether populism can still deliver strategic... Read more.
Why Trump’s Unseasoned Envoys Failed to Conclude Deal with Tehran?
Negotiations neared agreement, but technical ignorance, shifting demands, and the absence of professional competence within the U.S. delegation derailed a deal that... Read more.