Hormuz: how US sanctions on Iran impact China, Iraq, and Europe
The four key factors Shipping lines halt transit and await orders Mounting energy pressure on Europe Navigating the…
Europe and the Gulf in the aftermath of the Iran war: towards a new strategic partnership
From European fragmentation to strategic autonomy The strategic diversification of the Gulf States on the multipolar chessboard Moving…
EBU-Israel, a fracturing relationship
The Gaza War and the revision of EBU regulations Political fallout and the five-nation boycott in Vienna The…
Weapons in exchange for US withdrawal: the equation dividing political forces in Iraq
Badr’s demands and fears of internal conflict Tension between national sovereignty and regional deterrence The debate surrounding the…
Did Israel shape Trump’s decisions through warnings on the Iranian threat?
The intelligence offensive and the dismantling of the nuclear deal Maximum pressure and shared deterrence across the regional…
Why did jihadism destroy historical monuments and images in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan?
We must go back to pre-Islamic Arabia, where images, statues, and idols were venerated as part of polytheism.…
The publication of financial results by companies in the Gulf states will provide a measure of the real economic impact of the war in Iran
Winners and losers depending on geographical location The energy and telecoms sectors are, on the whole, proving resilient…
Maccabiah Games: The hallmark of Israeli identity and its global impact
What is the Maccabiah and its relevance in international sports The historical origin of the Maccabees and the…
A balanced agreement: what purpose has this war with Iran served?
The military intervention was precipitated by evidence that Tehran was accelerating its uranium enrichment program, against a backdrop of…
Lebanon: the stumbling block that could derail peace negotiations between the United States and Iran
Trump calls on Netanyahu to act “responsibly” Syria, responsible in Lebanon Israel’s security zone in Lebanon Part of…
Shipowners Seek Clarity On Hormuz Reopening As Nearly 600 Vessels Await Exit
Shipowners and energy traders are awaiting operational clarity on the proposed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following…
France vetoes Israel at the arms fair in Paris: diplomatic and commercial tensions
Scope of restrictions and exclusion of offensive weapons Israel’s response: accusations of “shameful decision” and political calculation The…