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middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The ongoing military campaign in Lebanon is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a strategic pivot in the region, redefining alliances and opposition. Stakeholders must prepare for the repercussions of a deeply destabilized Lebanon.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Amid escalating US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, regional dynamics shift precariously, revealing winners and losers in an unfolding strategic game that could redefine the Middle East balance of power.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Intensified bombardment in Tehran marks a pivotal phase in the US-Israel campaign against Iran, revealing precarious geopolitical calculations and potential fallout.
africa · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The recent retaking of Bara and securing of el-Obeid by the Sudanese army indicates a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with RSF forces, with broader implications for regional stability and power dynamics.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
The escalation of violence in Lebanon marks a pivotal moment in regional dynamics, revealing deeper strategic motivations for all actors involved.
middle-east · vishu partab · 5 min read
France has authorised the temporary use of some of its military bases in the Middle East by United States aircraft, marking a significant development in Western military cooperation amid the rapidly intensifying conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. Paris’s decision reflects strategic priorities tied to the protection of allied assets in the Gulf region, even as Europe grapples with diplomatic tensions and differing responses from regional partners. This move demonstrates France’s delicate balancing act between solidarity with the United States and its own defence commitments in a volatile geopolitical landscape
middle-east · Ajaz Ahmed · 7 min read
A preliminary U.S. military investigation suggests American forces may have been responsible for a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, that reportedly killed dozens of students. Officials say the probe is ongoing and no final conclusion has been reached.
americas · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Trump's reinstated tariffs symbolize a broader struggle over trade supremacy, impacting economic alliances and domestic policy. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for stakeholders.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Trump's declared intention to influence Iran's next supreme leader signals a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, destabilizing regional equilibrium.
americas · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The Trump administration's aggressive stance on Cuba is not merely a policy shift but a strategic maneuver to reshape the geopolitical landscape in Latin America, linking it to broader conflicts.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 2 min read
The narrow defeat of the resolution highlights the growing tensions between legislative oversight and executive military authority, reshaping U.S. engagement in the Middle East.
middle-east · Avinash Chand · 3 min read
Trump's offer of immunity to the IRGC and Iranian police reflects a significant recalibration of US-Iran relations, aimed at destabilizing hardline factions within Iran and enhancing geopolitical leverage in the region.