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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…

The attack on Iran: a setback for peace and world order

It exacerbates regional instability, puts civilians at risk, and accelerates nuclear proliferation The recent massive attack launched by the United States and Israel against Iran marks an alarming turning point for stability in the Middle East and for the already…

The US Military Campaign Against Iran Is Part Of Trump’s Grand Strategy Against China

The goal is to obtain proxy control over Iran’s enormous oil and gas reserves so that they can be weaponized as leverage against China for coercing it into a lopsided trade deal that would derail its superpower rise and therefore…

China calls for immediate stop of military actions against Iran launched by U.S., Israel

China has expressed strong concern over military strikes against Iran launched by the United States and Israel, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, calling for an immediate halt to all military actions. On Sunday, China’s Foreign Minister…

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