Middle East
Pakistan Between Iran and the Gulf: Navigating Escalation in a Fragile Regional Order
by Staikou Dimitra Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran have once again exposed the fragile geopolitical and sectarian fault lines running across the Middle East and South Asia. Beyond the immediate military dimension, these developments raise broader concerns about…
Imperial Oil Grab: The Abduction of Venezuela’s President as a Prelude to the Attack on Iran
Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have been targeted for regime change by Washington. The world’s hegemon naturally seeks access to such resources. Yet it would be simplistic to think that…
The wrong question about the war in Iran
At its root, the assault on Iran is inseparable from the question of Palestine Much of the discussion surrounding the current war on Iran focuses on its potential outcome for the United States. One of the most frequently asked questions…
The War on Iran—and Washington’s Missing Exit Strategy
The United States has once again launched a war in the Middle East based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Like the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. assault on Iran rests on allegations that international inspectors…
War Drums in the Middle East: The New Government of Bangladesh Faces a Geopolitical and Economic Litmus Test
Following last Saturday’s aggressive strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which resulted in the assassination of the country’s Supreme Leader and head of state, a wildfire of conflict has ignited across the Middle East. The heat of…
When Washington bombs during talks, the world order pays the price
When a major power normalizes the use of force during ongoing negotiations, it erodes trust — not only between the parties involved, but within the global system as a whole. BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) — At a moment when diplomacy…
Explainer: How important is the Strait of Hormuz?
Following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that began on Saturday, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation, sending shockwaves through international markets. What…
The United States, Iran, and the War Economy
Energy, Power and the Cost of Conflict Power has never been neutral. From the first human group that dominated fire to the states that today control the planet’s energy, the logic has been persistent. Whoever accumulates resources imposes conditions. Whoever…
Khamenei’s killing sparks concerns over prolonged regional chaos
* Iran confirmed on Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes the previous day. * The killing of Khamenei has triggered a strong response from the Islamic Republic. As the latest escalation continues, analysts warn…
A manifesto from Iran: No to war
We publish this significant appeal from 353 Iranian activists and academics — residing in Iran — who have released a manifesto with a simple and unequivocal title: “No to war.” It is essential to show the warmongering Iranian diaspora and…
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