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Mr. Araghchi goes to Russia
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Mr. Araghchi goes to Russia
April 28, 2026

From now on, it’s clear that no settlement will be possible – and realistic – without Russian influence.

U.S. fake news coverage of Iran war story pays Trump at the ‘casino’
April 27, 2026

Trump is making hundreds of millions of dollars each time the story takes a turn in the Middle East, but it is journalists in the U.S. itself who play a key role in this embezzlement.

U.S. fake news coverage of Iran war story pays Trump at the ‘casino’
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The mechanistic fallacy — Why the West so often fails at geo-politics
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The mechanistic fallacy — Why the West so often fails at geo-politics
April 27, 2026

Washington will not be able to think straight about Iran, and will opt for the wrong tactics.

What the West struggles to understand about Iran’s communication strategy
April 25, 2026

The communicative dimension has become an integral part of conflict, no less significant than military operations or economic dynamics.

What the West struggles to understand about Iran’s communication strategy
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Is the logic of the Middle East conflict reaching Europe?
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Is the logic of the Middle East conflict reaching Europe?
April 23, 2026

What lies behind the list of targets in Europe revealed by Russia?

Indestructible Iran: What does D.C. want from Tehran? Regime change, total collapse, or a deal?
April 23, 2026

Trump sounds crazy, but he is not. He is, however, the product of an American empire that had gone completely mad.

Indestructible Iran: What does D.C. want from Tehran? Regime change, total collapse, or a deal?
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America’s strike against Iran’s tanker marks a new low point. But who made the decision?
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America’s strike against Iran’s tanker marks a new low point. But who made the decision?
April 22, 2026

U.S. submarine torpedoes Iranian tanker, killing 100+ sailors. Trump or Netanyahu? As allies flee and oil hits $4/gal, America’s depravity hits a new low.

After the Third Gulf War: Toward a new Middle Eastern order?
April 22, 2026

If the U.S. were to distance itself from Israel – however remote that option may seem – it would allow it to establish a regional agreement beneficial to all parties involved.

After the Third Gulf War: Toward a new Middle Eastern order?
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