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asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
As the U.S.-Iran conflict unfolds, China recalibrates its military and geopolitical posture, viewing American actions as a catalyst for enhanced power ambitions.
asia · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
Bangladesh's abrupt decision to shut down universities and limit fuel sales reflects severe energy vulnerabilities exacerbated by the Iran conflict. Strategic maneuvering among regional powers will define the path ahead.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The IRGC's warning of an energy war signals a significant escalation in Iran's confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, reflecting deepening strategic vulnerabilities and geopolitical stakes in the region.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
Iran’s shift towards asymmetric warfare reflects a strategic recalibration in response to U.S. dominance. Understanding this evolution offers insights into future confrontations and regional power dynamics.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The plight of the Iranian women's football team encapsulates a broader struggle against authoritarianism, revealing the intersections of domestic politics and global diplomacy.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
The exploitation of humanitarian loopholes reveals the strategic motivations behind U.S. policy toward Iran, reshaping international norms for political gain.
europe · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The recent missile strikes in Ukraine signal a troubling escalation in Russia’s tactical approach, underscoring the Kremlin’s strategic desperation and shifting dynamics in its long-term aims.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
As Europe finds itself embroiled in the Iran conflict it sought to avoid, leaders face both domestic and international pressures that could redefine its strategic posture in the region.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
As U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, Pakistan's recent overtures toward Trump risk entangling it in a broader geopolitical struggle that could destabilize the region.
americas · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Trump's latest coalition against drug cartels signals a radical shift in U.S. foreign policy, prioritizing military solutions while exposing underlying vulnerabilities in regional alliances.
middle-east · vishu partab · 5 min read
While military clashes intensify across the region, Lebanon is experiencing one of the most severe humanitarian consequences of the war. Lebanese authorities estimate that between 500,000 and 517,000 civilians have been displaced as a result of escalating fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The massive displacement has occurred in just a matter of days, as Israeli airstrikes expanded across southern Lebanon and areas surrounding Beirut.
europe · vishu partab · 5 min read
The widening conflict engulfing the Middle East has entered an increasingly dangerous phase, marked by rising American military casualties and a massive humanitarian crisis unfolding in Lebanon. What began as a series of targeted strikes and retaliatory attacks between Israel, Iran, and their respective allies is rapidly transforming into a multi-front regional confrontation with far-reaching geopolitical consequences. Recent developments illustrate how the war is expanding beyond isolated battlefields, drawing in international forces while simultaneously triggering one of the largest displacement crises in Lebanon since the 2006 Israel–Hezbollah war.