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Is the US Losing the Second Iran War?

Is the US Losing the Second Iran War?

The conflict has devolved into a war of attrition where the US appears to be losing its grip on both the military narrative and its traditional alliances.

Back to the Table

Back to the Table

JD Vance is returning to Islamabad. The same gaps exist. But nine days of Pakistani back-channel work may have moved the needle just enough.

The Deal Is Not Done Yet

The Deal Is Not Done Yet

Progress is real. But confusing optimism for closure is a mistake the world cannot afford to make right now.

The Kremlin’s Afghan Gambit

The Kremlin’s Afghan Gambit

Russia’s 2026 assessment of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan reveals a delicate balance of recognition and terror threats.

The Rise of Global Islamophobia

The Rise of Global Islamophobia

The violent manifestation of a steady rise in anti-Muslim sentiment is normalized by toxic political discourse and amplified across digital platforms.

The New Map of Power

The New Map of Power

Transnational digital networks have quietly replaced physical trade routes as the primary levers of global power.