The June 17, 2026 Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran aimed to ease long-standing tensions through a 60-day framework for a comprehensive deal, addressing military operations, sanctions, and nuclear commitments. However, subsequent missile tests, asset disputes, and internal regime divisions reveal a precarious situation with heightened risks of renewed conflict.
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Executive Summary The Iran war has fundamentally reshaped the Middle East’s security landscape, and the consequences are still unfolding. Hezbollah, once the world’s most heavily armed non-state actor, has lost an estimated 80–85% of its pre-war firepower, with its mass-raid and long-range strike capabilities severely degraded after the joint U.S.-Israel campaign severed the IRGC Quds
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The Middle East is undergoing a significant strategic transformation as the bipolar order between Iran and the U.S.-aligned bloc disintegrates. Key events like the 2026 Iran war and the reimposition of UN sanctions have weakened Iran’s proxy network, prompting Gulf states to adopt a hedging strategy and pursue conditional partnerships, fostering a fluid, multipolar environment marked by uncertainty and adaptive policymaking.
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Since October 7, Israel has increasingly declined adversary-imposed deterrence formulas and now responds to attacks on its north with direct strikes, citing the defense of its civilians, from Dahiyeh to Iran.
Iran and Israel: Escalation and the Question of Self-Defense Read More »
The 2026 war reshaped the Middle East’s security landscape, highlighting the complex dynamics between Israel, Iran, and the Gulf states. While Israel achieved military objectives against Iran’s nuclear capabilities and proxies, the regime adapted rather than collapsed. The conflict’s ramifications rippled globally, affecting economies beyond the region and revealing the limits of military force in engendering political change.
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This article explores the long-standing rivalry between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the crucial competition for narrative control in shaping perceptions among international audiences. It highlights how both nations utilize strategic communications to influence legitimacy, morphing diplomatic discourse and propaganda to sway third-party governments and global public opinion amidst evolving information landscapes.
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Il existe un péril singulier dans l’instant où chacun soupire d’aise en même temps. Ce moment précède presque toujours la faute suivante. Et il est en train d’advenir. Dans une douzaine de capitales, la même conclusion confortable durcit : l’Iran est brisé, l’axe est épuisé, la longue épreuve s’achève. La tentation se comprend. Après des
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Why Iran’s Decline Will Be Decided by Trade Routes, Not Air Strikes The temptation after a successful military campaign is to mistake damage for resolution. That temptation is now shaping how Western governments think about Iran. After the strikes of 2026, a familiar conclusion has hardened across allied capitals: Tehran is broken, its network of
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In the 21st century, rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as indispensable resources, driving the global transition to renewable energy, advanced technologies, and modern defense systems. These 17 elements, including neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, are critical for manufacturing electric vehicles, wind turbines, semiconductors, and military equipment. However, their strategic importance has also introduced significant geopolitical and economic challenges, reshaping international relations and global power dynamics.
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