The Domestic Response to Operation “Rising Lion”
Introduction Operation Rising Lion, Israel’s military campaign against Iran, commenced on June 13, 2025, the 615th day of the...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Domestic Response to Operation “Rising Lion”
A nation must think before it acts.
Iran
Iran’s Perilous Path Back to Power
A year of sustained losses has left Iran’s grand strategy in ruins. The near destruction of Hamas in Gaza,...
Narrative Intelligence: Decoding Iran’s Influence Campaigns in Iraq
Executive Summary Historically, Tehran has enjoyed outsized influence over Iraqi policy through the entrenchment of its Axis of Resistance...
Trade Corridor Wars: Escalating Competition Between China, Russia, Iran and the West
Contemporary conflicts are increasingly orchestrated across multiple nations and domains, manifesting in many ways, from conventional ground engagements to...
Between Activism and Isolationism: What to Expect From Trump’s Middle East Policy
The not-so-unexpected victory of former president Donald Trump on November 5 has sparked renewed discussion on his foreign policy...
The BRICS Challenge to the G7 Established International Order
G7 and BRICS The G7, led by the United States in the Global North, and BRICS, led by China...
Pezeshkian and Iran’s Regional Policy: Continuity and Grappling with Structural Constraints
The recent election of Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran’s president has sparked speculation about the future of Iranian foreign policy,...
Tempting Fate: The Implications of Iran’s Attack on Israel
On Saturday, April 13, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack on Israel. The Israeli military...
The Realignment of the Middle East
Executive Summary In the Middle East, reality can change in the blink of an eye. Misconceptions and...
The US-UK Special Relationship: Time for a Reset, Not an End
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series on the future of US-UK relations. The first article...