Middle East
Why Hezbollah's 'irrational' gambit against Israel makes sense
It is fighting for the survival of the organization and of Shiites there, and in the region. The US would be wise not to get sucked into this conflict, too
March 11, 2026
israel
QiOSK
Why did mainstream media slow-walk coverage of school attack?
The civilian cost of US war on Iran continues to be a buried headline
March 10, 2026
QiOSK
How targeting water changes the entire face of the war
Over the weekend, the conflict was escalated by attacks on water desalination plants in the Gulf region. This is huge.
March 10, 2026
Middle East
Neocons wanted an Azeri uprising against Iran. They didn't get it.
So far Azerbaijan is de-escalating, along with other countries in Central Asia, including Turkey. Their interests aren't exactly in line with the DC think tank set.
March 10, 2026
QiOSK
Trump press conference reveals a man who wants out of war
He may be preparing the ground for a face saving declaration of victory, but don't think Iran is going to concede that easily without something in return
March 09, 2026
QiOSK
Is the US goading Arab states to join war against Iran?
Regardless of what Gulf leaders decide, 'the long-term prospects for the Gulf are not really good either way'
March 09, 2026
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