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.
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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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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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Table of Contents Executive Summary The Middle East stands on the cusp of significant change, caught between energy shocks, evolving security alliances, and a clear shift in the historic partnership between the United States and Israel. A hard-won, two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was reached on April 7, with each side eager to
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Executive Summary On February 27, 2022, Germany reached a turning point. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of a Zeitenwende—a “watershed moment” in German foreign and security policy—was more than a pledge to funnel hundreds of billions of euros into the Bundeswehr. For the first time since World War II, Germany cast aside its long-held reservations about
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Key Points Iran’s Central Role in the CrisisIran remains at the heart of an international crisis involving Washington and Tel Aviv, driven by its accelerated nuclear program, ballistic expansion, repeated violations of international obligations, and structural support for a network of regional armed groups. Despite formal commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Joint
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Points Cles Contexte stratégique Histoire et évolution du programme nucléaire et balistique iranien Cadre juridique, conformité et régime de sanctions internationales Approches opérationnelles Dynamique régionale et rôle des groupes soutenus par l’Iran Conformité, chantage diplomatique et pressions internes La connexion Gaza : pièges tactiques et résilience du Hamas Présence et renforcement de la flotte américaine
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Synthèse stratégique Qualifier le monde actuel de « poudrière », selon le général Pierre de Villiers, n’est pas du simple alarmisme : c’est le cœur des enjeux sécuritaires contemporains. Le « dividende de la paix » post-Guerre froide a disparu. À sa place, la résurgence des rivalités, l’effritement des régimes de contrôle des armements et
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1. Introduction: The Stakes of International Nuclear Cooperation Civil nuclear partnerships are not simply commercial transactions; they represent a fusion of science, diplomacy, and global security management. As nations search for sustainable energy and technological self-sufficiency, robust international mechanisms are required to prevent the peaceful atom from fueling the spread of nuclear weapons. The U.S.
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