Diplomacy was hours from a breakthrough when the bombs fell. Congress was bypassed, oil markets jolted, allies blindsided, and the endgame undefined. A war of choice began without a mandate, without clarity, and without consensus
Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division at the Mossad and senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, explains why Iran is more resilient—and more dangerous—than the West admits
After a failed regime-change strategy and an increasingly risky military buildup, the Trump administration turns back to nuclear negotiations with Iran—yet structural incompatibilities and Israeli opposition render both diplomacy and war perilous options
Dr. Mohamed Farid, Member of the Egyptian House of Representatives, discusses the Middle East’s uncertain post-conflict transition, weakening proxy networks, energy corridors, Red Sea security, and emerging trilateral cooperation reshaping regional power balances
Western activism erupts selectively. While Gaza ignited mass protests, Iran’s brutal repression meets silence—exposing selective empathy, ideological blinders, and a deeply inconsistent moral compass
The Trump–Netanyahu Gaza Plan, presented on 29 September 2025, promises humanitarian relief, Israeli withdrawal, and Gaza’s reconstruction, yet its externally imposed structure and lack of Palestinian ownership undermine its legitimacy, feasibility, and potential for durable peace
Demographic and generational shifts in the U.S. are reshaping public opinion on NATO and Israel, revealing growing divides across age, ideology, and party lines, with significant global implications
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have forged a mutual defense pact, a development reshaping global power dynamics. This alliance signals a recalibration of regional security, with profound implications for major international players
Israel’s “Twelve-Day War” with Iran exposed the limits of Shock and Awe and the asymmetry of endurance. The next round may reshape not only the Middle East but also U.S. strategic choices
Israeli strategic advisor Shay Gal, an expert in crisis management and defense, exposes the hidden tensions of the Mediterranean. From Türkiye’s proxy maneuvers to Houthi threats, he maps deterrence and survival