geopolitics

Naval ships escorting several large commercial oil tankers through a narrow sea passage flanked by rocky brown hills.

Geopolitical Shifts in the Wake of the Gulf Conflict

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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Two freight trains with containers traveling on parallel tracks through a desert towards a coastal shipping port and city skyline.

La bataille se joue sur la carte

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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Two freight trains with containers traveling on parallel tracks through a desert towards a coastal shipping port and city skyline.

The Map After the Missiles

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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The image depicts a split composition contrasting the Peloponnesian War and the US-Iran conflict. On the left, ancient Greek warriors in detailed bronze armor are shown amidst a burning city with vivid flames and smoke. On the right, modern military forces, including the US Navy with warships, aircraft carriers, and drones, are set against a Middle Eastern desert landscape. A destroyed and burning section of Iran is depicted with realistic ruins, intense fire, and billowing smoke. The two sides are divided by a glowing digital rift, symbolizing the evolution of conflict over time

Parallèles entre les conflits historiques et la Guerre américano-iranienne

1. La guerre du Péloponnèse : Peur, rivalité et escalade À la base, la guerre du Péloponnèse nous raconte l’histoire étonnamment moderne de deux puissances qui s’observent du coin de l’œil, se défient, s’inquiètent. D’un côté, Athènes, pleine d’audace et avide de conquête sur les mers ; de l’autre, Sparte, forte de sa maîtrise de la

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Georgia’s New Foreign Influence Law: A Turning Point in Regional Geopolitics

The implications of this law extend well beyond Georgia’s borders, challenging fundamental Western democratic values. It raises urgent questions about balancing national security concerns with protecting civil liberties. This debate is highly pertinent in today’s global political climate, where the tension between authoritarianism and democracy is increasingly pronounced.

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