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Overview: A Leader with Leverage, but a Fragile Balance Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s decision-making has long centered on preserving the Islamic Republic’s core interests: regime survival,…

Context and turning points The recent events in Venezuela, marked by a decisive intervention attributed to the United States, have set off a chain reaction…

Introduction: A New Cold War in the Making The term “New Cold War” has resurfaced in policy circles and newsrooms as the United States and…

Quad Ambassadors Stage Rare Public Show in Beijing In a move that surprised many observers, the ambassadors of the Quad — India, the United States,…

Introduction: A Bold Diplomatic Breakthrough In a move that has stunned policymakers and observers alike, Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland marks a dramatic turning point…

Pakistan and UAE Hold Substantive Talks to Strengthen Ties Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are moving to strengthen their longstanding fraternal relationship through substantive…

Background: India to Lead BRICS in 2026 The Indian government confirmed that India will chair the BRICS bloc in 2026, a development that is being…

Overview: Tehran’s grip on the Houthis loosening Recent assessments from Iranian officials suggest that Tehran has lost much of its influence over the Yemeni rebels…

A Call for a Strong Multilateral System Anchored in International Law The Philippines has springboarded a renewed push for multilateral partnerships grounded in international law…
