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Oliver Buchannon
Massimiliano d'Amore

Analyst on MENA geopolitics at the Institute of Analysis of International Politics

iran

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The Impact of the Iran Conflict on Family Offices

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

The Impact of the Iran Conflict on Family Offices

Geopolitics as a New Driver of Liquidity, Allocation and Governance Risk

Massimiliano d'Amore
Fabrizio Rossi
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1

maritime logistics

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Dubai Customs Notice 06/2026: Technical Implications of the Dubai–Oman Land Green Corridor for Outbound Cargo

Apr 5, 2026

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8 min read

Dubai Customs Notice 06/2026: Technical Implications of the Dubai–Oman Land Green Corridor for Outbound Cargo

Design, Operation, and Risk Profile of a Temporary Overland Export Architecture Linking Dubai to Global Markets via Oman

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

israel

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India–Israel Defence Trade and Industrial Partnership, 1997–2026

Apr 1, 2026

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4 min read

India–Israel Defence Trade and Industrial Partnership, 1997–2026

Strategic Defence Analysis | Arms Transfers, Co-Production Partnerships, Strategic Dependencies, and Forward Scenarios

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

iran

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The Popular Mobilization Forces as an Iranian Proxy in the US–Israeli War Against Iran

Mar 27, 2026

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3 min read

The Popular Mobilization Forces as an Iranian Proxy in the US–Israeli War Against Iran

How U.S. strategy failures in Iraq enabled Iran to weaponize a parastatal Iraqi force as its western frontline in the 2026 war

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

israel

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Southern Lebanon: Multi-Axis IDF Operations and Hezbollah Defensive Posture, March 2026

Mar 26, 2026

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3 min read

Southern Lebanon: Multi-Axis IDF Operations and Hezbollah Defensive Posture, March 2026

IDF multi axis ground incursions and Hezbollah’s sustained high tempo rocket, UAV, and ATGM campaign drive an increasingly attritional fight across southern Lebanon

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

iran

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Iran's Mine Warfare Architecture in the Strait of Hormuz: Quantitative Risk Assessment and Strategic Implications

Mar 18, 2026

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5 min read

Iran's Mine Warfare Architecture in the Strait of Hormuz: Quantitative Risk Assessment and Strategic Implications

Asymmetric Sea Denial, Mine Warfare Capability, and the Cost-Imposition Calculus: A Multi-Scenario Risk Framework for U.S. and Allied Decision-Makers

Massimiliano d'Amore
Matteo Gerosa
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1

iran

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Strategic Leadership Profile: Mojtaba Khamenei and the Consolidation of Power in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Mar 13, 2026

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5 min read

Strategic Leadership Profile: Mojtaba Khamenei and the Consolidation of Power in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Biographical Profile, Wartime Formation, Security Networks, Relationship with Ali Khamenei, the Political Theology of Martyrdom, and the Strategic Meaning of Dynastic Succession

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

israel

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The Logistics of  Israel’s Terminal Retaliation and the "Samson Option"

Mar 11, 2026

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3 min read

The Logistics of Israel’s Terminal Retaliation and the "Samson Option"

From Strategic Ambiguity to Guaranteed Annihilation: A 2026 Technical Audit of the Jericho-Dolphin Triad and the Doctrine of the "Last Resort"

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

iran

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The Mojtaba Succession: Dynastic Survival and State Fragmentation in the Wake of Operation Epic Fury
LockSimple

Mar 5, 2026

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3 min read

The Mojtaba Succession: Dynastic Survival and State Fragmentation in the Wake of Operation Epic Fury

A Strategic Assessment of the Iranian Command Collapse, the Kurdish Corridor Offensive, and the Impending Global Energy Shock.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore

Geopolitics

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Iran’s Air Defenses Under the Shadow of War

Feb 25, 2026

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8 min read

Iran’s Air Defenses Under the Shadow of War

As tensions with Washington escalate, a technical assessment of Iran’s layered air defense network reveals a system built not for air superiority, but for survivability, delay, and strategic deterrence.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
The Xinjiang Uyghur Crackdown: Reality, Architecture, and Geopolitical Stakes

Feb 11, 2026

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6 min read

The Xinjiang Uyghur Crackdown: Reality, Architecture, and Geopolitical Stakes

Architecture of repression, economic entanglement, and the limits of global accountability

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Resurgent Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman and Pan-Islamic Strategy

Feb 4, 2026

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10 min read

Resurgent Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey’s Neo-Ottoman and Pan-Islamic Strategy

Turkey’s use of ideology, influence, and force beyond its borders

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
The Al-Hol Nexus: Detention Camps in Northeast Syria and the Future of Jihadist Regeneration

Jan 28, 2026

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9 min read

The Al-Hol Nexus: Detention Camps in Northeast Syria and the Future of Jihadist Regeneration

How mass detention, legal limbo, and neglect are fueling jihadist regeneration in northeast Syria

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Islamic Finance in Sanctioned Russia

Jan 21, 2026

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9 min read

Islamic Finance in Sanctioned Russia

Partnership Financing, De-Dollarization Ambitions, and the Limits of Alternative Capital Channels

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Israel’s Use of Social Media in Hybrid Warfare: The Case of the Iran Protests

Jan 14, 2026

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8 min read

Israel’s Use of Social Media in Hybrid Warfare: The Case of the Iran Protests

The strategic use of Twitter/X campaigns during Iran’s 2025–26 economic unrest

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Italy’s Exports to Israel: Data Reveal Shipments of Explosives Precursors and Nuclear-Linked Materials

Jan 7, 2026

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7 min read

Italy’s Exports to Israel: Data Reveal Shipments of Explosives Precursors and Nuclear-Linked Materials

An investigation based on Italian Senate records, UN Comtrade data, and international trade classifications.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
The Shi’a Axis in the Caribbean: Islamic Networks, Iranian Power, and Hezbollah’s Economic Entrenchment in Venezuela

Dec 17, 2025

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11 min read

The Shi’a Axis in the Caribbean: Islamic Networks, Iranian Power, and Hezbollah’s Economic Entrenchment in Venezuela

Mapping Islamic Communities, Sanctions-Driven Statecraft, and Hezbollah’s Financial Architecture in Venezuela

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Between Autonomy and Iranian Alliance: The Houthis’ Strategic Role

Dec 10, 2025

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9 min read

Between Autonomy and Iranian Alliance: The Houthis’ Strategic Role

How Ansar Allah Balances Iranian Support With Independent Strategic Ambitions

Massimiliano d'Amore
Camilla Ferrari
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1
Europe’s Migration Crossroads: Rethinking International Law and Policy in an Age of Uncertainty

Nov 3, 2025

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9 min read

Europe’s Migration Crossroads: Rethinking International Law and Policy in an Age of Uncertainty

How Shifting Frontiers of Refugee Protection Redefine Solidarity, Sovereignty, and Human Rights in 21st-Century Europe

Massimiliano d'Amore
Leonardo Moghnie
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1
Cyber Governance in the Middle East: The Authoritarian Rebranding of Digital Power

Oct 27, 2025

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9 min read

Cyber Governance in the Middle East: The Authoritarian Rebranding of Digital Power

How Middle Eastern regimes are transforming cybersecurity into a tool of political control under the guise of digital resilience.

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Beyond the Occupation: The Internal challenges of Palestinian Politics.

Oct 20, 2025

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8 min read

Beyond the Occupation: The Internal challenges of Palestinian Politics.

How Division, Dependency, and Disillusionment Undermine the Palestinian Cause and Shape Israel’s Destiny

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Antisemitism, Freedom of Expression, and the Gaza Context: A Critical Analysis of the Italian Senate’s Draft Law S.1004

Sep 15, 2025

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8 min read

Antisemitism, Freedom of Expression, and the Gaza Context: A Critical Analysis of the Italian Senate’s Draft Law S.1004

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
The Azerbaijan–Israel Strategic Partnership from Artsakh to Gaza

Sep 8, 2025

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6 min read

The Azerbaijan–Israel Strategic Partnership from Artsakh to Gaza

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
Palestine: The Long Road to Recognition, between Diplomacy and Conflict

Sep 1, 2025

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11 min read

Palestine: The Long Road to Recognition, between Diplomacy and Conflict

Massimiliano d'Amore
Leonardo Moghnie
Massimiliano d'Amore, +1
Turkey, a prime example of weaponization of defense

Aug 25, 2025

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9 min read

Turkey, a prime example of weaponization of defense

Massimiliano d'Amore
Massimiliano d'Amore
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