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iran

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Geopolitical confrontation between Turkiye and Israel in the Middle East and Africa against the background of the Iranian crisis

Jun 1, 2026

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2 min read

Geopolitical confrontation between Turkiye and Israel in the Middle East and Africa against the background of the Iranian crisis

As Iran weakens and Syria transforms, Türkiye and Israel emerge as rival powers competing for influence across the Middle East and Africa.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1

israel

+4

Iraq Between Israel and Iran: Covert Activity and Regional Security Competition

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

Iraq Between Israel and Iran: Covert Activity and Regional Security Competition

Alleged Israeli facilities in Iraq expose more than a covert operation. They reveal how fragile Baghdad's sovereignty truly is.

Jelena Novakov
Jelena Novakov

maritime logistics

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Satellites That Hunt Ghost Ships: How Edge‐AI Is Rewriting Maritime Riskv

May 19, 2026

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2 min read

Satellites That Hunt Ghost Ships: How Edge‐AI Is Rewriting Maritime Riskv

On‐orbit sensor fusion, dark‐fleet adaptation, and the new detect‐to‐target logic in the South China Sea and Western Indian Ocean

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

israel

+3

Beyond Bilateralism: Israel-Serbia Defense Cooperation and Regional Power Balancing

May 13, 2026

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4 min read

Beyond Bilateralism: Israel-Serbia Defense Cooperation and Regional Power Balancing

Israel–Serbia strategic defense cooperation and its implications for regional power balancing, security architecture, and geopolitical alignment in Southeast Europe.

Jelena Novakov
Jelena Novakov

iran

+4

The Rahbar Financial NetworkArchitecture, Adaptation and Strategic Implications of Iran’s Shadow Banking System Under the U.S. Economic Fury Campaign

May 5, 2026

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1 min read

The Rahbar Financial NetworkArchitecture, Adaptation and Strategic Implications of Iran’s Shadow Banking System Under the U.S. Economic Fury Campaign

An open source strategic intelligence brief on the institutional, corporate and digital infrastructure exposed by the April–May 2026 U.S. sanctions wave, and its implications for governments, financial institutions and energy markets over the next twelve months.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

iran

+4

The “Shadow war” between Israel and Iran in Azerbaijan as one of the theatres of hybrid war in the Big Middle East

Apr 29, 2026

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7 min read

The “Shadow war” between Israel and Iran in Azerbaijan as one of the theatres of hybrid war in the Big Middle East

Where covert war turns visible: Azerbaijan between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada
Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada

azerbaijan

+4

The Defeat of Fidesz and the Repricing of Hungarian Middle East Policy

Apr 20, 2026

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8 min read

The Defeat of Fidesz and the Repricing of Hungarian Middle East Policy

Strategic Implications of the 12 April 2026 Hungarian Elections for Gulf Energy Corridors, Azeri–Israeli Supply Chains, and EU–MENA Engagement

Victor F. Bruno
Victor F. Bruno

iran

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Strategic implications of the US naval blockade on Iran following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad

Apr 17, 2026

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4 min read

Strategic implications of the US naval blockade on Iran following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad

US naval interdiction of Iran disrupts Hormuz throughput, constrains hydrocarbon flows, elevates risk premiums, and heightens escalation dynamics across regional theaters

Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada
Alihuseyn Gulu-Zada

italy

+3

Italian vs. Turkish Naval Assessment

Apr 14, 2026

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4 min read

Italian vs. Turkish Naval Assessment

Italy's F-35B edge vs. Türkiye's 39-ship buildup: Who will dominate the Mediterranean?

Michele De Pra
Michele De Pra
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