Middle East
After Iran, US signals major security shift in the Middle East
Reports suggest a smaller presence indicating an accelerated 'burden-shifting' in the region — exactly what Tehran wanted
August 31, 2026
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Middle East
Did Trump put a poison pill in his own Saudi nuclear deal?
The administration seems to want it both ways but neither Riyadh or Israel will likely get on board with conditions to make this happen
August 28, 2026
Middle East
Houthis may meet their match as Yemen slips back into civil war
This time government forces are responding more forcefully to rebel attacks saying there will be no more ‘aggression without cost’
August 20, 2026
Middle East
The Mecca Pact could be an opportunity for Iran
The Saudi-Pakistani-Turkish defense pact could create space for Tehran in an emerging regional security architecture.
August 19, 2026
Middle East
The Houthis could be first big test for Mecca mutual defense pact
How will Turkey and Pakistan respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia from its Iran-aligned enemies in Yemen?
August 12, 2026
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
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