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The Deepening Rift Between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in the Shadow of the Iran War

Jun 3, 2026

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7 min read

The Deepening Rift Between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in the Shadow of the Iran War

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are no longer allies managing regional crises together, they are rivals competing for leadership of the post-Iran war Middle East.

Milad Lotfi
Milad Lotfi

iran

+5

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

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

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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

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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

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

israel

+2

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

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

+4

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
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