Middle East
The rise or fail of middle powers will determine Middle East peace
The region has long lurched from crisis to crisis. A better approach is possible but demands an diplomatic "table" with yes, everyone invited.
August 07, 2026
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Middle East
The collapse of national sovereignty in the Middle East
The region has come to look like — to borrow a phrase from 17th Century philosopher Thomas Hobbes — a war of all, against all
August 03, 2026
Middle East
Oman is cozying up to China as US throws Mideast into disarray
The war in Iran is pushing smaller states to diversify their great power partnerships — if Washington will let them
July 27, 2026
Middle East
Aiming at the Gulf, Iran shoots itself in the foot
Tehran's attacks on its Arab neighbors have increased their reliance on the US rather than reducing it
July 24, 2026
Middle East
Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?
Trump has reimposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but to do so, the US will have to concentrate all its deployable ships in one place
July 17, 2026
Middle East
They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot
July 17, 2026
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