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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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Iran-U.S.: The strategic limbo breakdown
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Iran-U.S.: The strategic limbo breakdown
April 22, 2026

The blockade is going global. Next stop is the Strait of Malacca.

Why has Israel’s Security Doctrine begun targeting Turkey?
April 20, 2026

Interpreting the Israeli-Turkish rivalry as a simple contingent dispute would be misleading.

Why has Israel’s Security Doctrine begun targeting Turkey?
Security
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Markets prematurely may celebrate, but the next phase likely will be more, bigger war
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Markets prematurely may celebrate, but the next phase likely will be more, bigger war
April 20, 2026

Trump’s tariff war will be seen in retrospect to be peanuts to the threatened strike on China’s supply lines.

The attack on Iran and Greater Israel
April 19, 2026

Iran’s defeat would represent a major reinforcement of imperialist strategic domination over the vital Eurasian landmass.

The attack on Iran and Greater Israel
Security
Farewell to arms. Can Lebanon save Trump and Bibi?
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Farewell to arms. Can Lebanon save Trump and Bibi?
April 18, 2026

Israel is running the show, and Trump is the mall security guard pretending he has authority before the cops arrive.

China, Iran, USA: A complex Game of Power
April 18, 2026

From Washington’s perspective, the alliance between Tehran and Beijing is a strategic nightmare.

China, Iran, USA: A complex Game of Power
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