Iran’s Axis of Resistance: Fractured Alliances and Shifting Priorities When Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Iran and its network of regional allies – often referred to as the Axis of Resistance – appeared to be at the height of their influence. Tehran, through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), had … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Middle East Security: Beyond Retaliation, Towards a New Era of Asymmetric Warfare Over 300 drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles launched from Iranian territory towards Israel – a direct, unprecedented attack. While largely intercepted, the sheer scale of the assault, coupled with the retaliatory strike on Tehran, marks a dangerous inflection … Read more
Beyond Gaza: The Emerging Landscape of Asymmetric Disarmament Negotiations Over 80% of peace agreements fail within five years, often due to unaddressed security concerns and the persistent capacity for renewed conflict. This startling statistic underscores the precariousness of the current situation as Hamas considers a phased disarmament proposal presented by Trump’s Board of Peace. While … Read more
A staggering 37% increase in global geopolitical risk was recorded in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Eurasia Group – a figure largely driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The recent, precise strikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials, including spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini, are not isolated incidents. They represent … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Middle East Security: Beyond Immediate Conflict to a New Era of Asymmetric Warfare The recent exchange of attacks between the United States/Israel and Iran, coupled with rhetoric suggesting potential regime change, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a harbinger of a fundamental shift in Middle Eastern security dynamics – a move away … Read more
The Shifting Sands of the Middle East: Beyond Immediate Conflict, a Regional Power Reconfiguration Looms Over 80% of global oil tanker traffic passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The recent escalation between Israel and Iran, punctuated by retaliatory strikes on Gulf energy sites and increasingly assertive rhetoric from Jerusalem, isn’t simply a localized conflict; it’s … Read more
US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran, Escalating Tensions A coordinated military operation involving the United States and Israel has targeted Iranian facilities, igniting a fresh wave of concern over escalating conflict in the Middle East. The attacks, confirmed by multiple sources, focused on a key gas field and a refinery, prompting immediate condemnation from … Read more
US and Israel Respond to Iranian Attacks; Oil Markets React Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply over the weekend as the United States and Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets. The attacks, confirmed by multiple sources, represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and have sent ripples through global markets, particularly impacting … Read more
US and Israel Respond to Iranian Attacks; Trump Issues Stark Warning Tensions in the Middle East escalated dramatically overnight as the United States and Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets. The attacks, confirmed by multiple sources, come in response to Iran’s recent barrage of drones and missiles aimed at Israel, a move widely condemned … Read more
Indonesia’s Role in Gaza Security: A Blueprint for Future International Peacekeeping? Just 15% of international peacekeeping missions achieve lasting peace within five years of withdrawal. As Indonesia steps up to potentially play a pivotal role in stabilizing Gaza as a deputy commander within the International Security Force (ISF), the stakes are exceptionally high. This isn’t … Read more