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Maritime Security and Trade Corridors: Analysis of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb, focusing on the protection of global energy supply chains and the impact of naval blockades.
The New Syrian and Levant Landscape: Reporting on the aftermath of political transitions in Syria, the management of “buffer zones,” and the ongoing efforts to stabilize fragmented state structures in Lebanon and Yemen.
Non-State Actors and Proxy Dynamics: Examining the evolving influence of militias and insurgent groups across the region and their impact on sovereign governance and border security.
At Global Politics, we explore how Middle Eastern states navigate their relationships on the international stage. We analyze the role of global mediators in brokering ceasefires, the pursuit of normalization agreements, and the quest for a new regional balance of power. Our mission is to provide the objective context necessary to understand how the quest for geopolitical stability in the Middle East influences global security and the future of international diplomacy.
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Qatar has evolved into a pivotal intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Marco Rubio / © Associated Press A private conference occurred in Miami involving US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin…
Russian Federation and Iran are giving priority to enhancing port facilities, maritime transport, and the International North–South Transport Corridor. Caspian Sea / © from social networks Considering the hazards in the Strait of Hormuz region and overall instability throughout the…
Apart from providing UAVs, Russia was willing to arrange instruction for Iranian personnel. Shahed UAV Russia could potentially offer Iran UAVs safeguarded against electronic warfare, together with educating personnel on employing drones against the American military. This is according to…
US President Donald Trump affirmed that the ceasefire between the US and Iran, following the exchange of military actions, remains valid, but cautioned Tehran with renewed severe actions should it violate the agreement. Donald Trump / © Associated Press US…
A confidential intelligence assessment exposed notable differences between pronouncements from U.S. leadership and the actual circumstances in the Middle East. CIA warns of dangerous failure of US strategy towards Iran / © Associated Press American intelligence authored a private analytical…
The United States has positioned a significant number of soldiers, naval vessels, and combat aircraft in the Middle Eastern region. Donald Trump has announced his willingness to terminate the conflict or initiate fresh offensives against Iran. American troops await orders…
The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, conveyed that the United States has fulfilled its objectives concerning the offensive stage of the conflict against Iran and is transitioning to a fresh phase – the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. On…
По данным источников Axios, Вашингтон решил приостановить миссию Project Freedom в Ормузском проливе из-за прогресса в переговорах с Ираном. Donald Trump / © Associated Press Соединенные Штаты и Иран близки к подписанию меморандума о завершении конфликта на Ближнем Востоке. Об…
Інформація від джерел Axios свідчить про те, що Вашингтон вирішив призупинити місію Project Freedom у Ормузькій протоці через прогрес у перемовинах з Іраном. Donald Trump / © Associated Press Сполучені Штати та Іран близькі до підписання меморандуму про завершення війни…
Інсайдери Axios повідомляють, що Вашингтон вирішив призупинити місію Project Freedom у Ормузькій протоці через прогрес у переговорах з Іраном. Donald Trump / © Associated Press Сполучені Штати та Іран близькі до підписання меморандуму про завершення війни на Близькому Сході. Про…
По данным Axios, Вашингтон принял решение о приостановке миссии Project Freedom в Ормузском проливе из-за прогресса в переговорах с Ираном. Donald Trump / © Associated Press Соединенные Штаты и Иран близки к подписанию меморандума о прекращении войны на Ближнем Востоке.…
Інформатори Axios повідомляють, що Вашингтон вирішив призупинити місію “Проєкт Свобода” в Ормузькій протоці з огляду на поступ у перемовинах з Іраном. Donald Trump / © Associated Press Сполучені Штати та Іран близькі до підписання меморандуму про завершення війни на Близькому…