The end of Chinese Patience: Xi Jinping’s China claims Role of Regulator and ‘Peacemaker’ March 23, 2023 China is the second largest economy on the planet, with the visible possibility that at some point in the future it will surpass the…
Why does the US not “want” to withdraw from Syria? March 9, 2023 Although the US has made the political choice to limit its presence in the wider Middle East, it still maintains a military presence in…
Western Sanctions drive Iran into China’s embrace February 16, 2023 When from the west you receive mainly sanctions and constant pressure, the next thing is to turn to the east. This is how Iran’s…
How does Turkey’s Internal and Foreign policy change after the Earthquakes February 16, 2023 Turkey has already entered a new era. Regardless of the outcome of the elections, once they are held, a new treaty is formed. Pre-existing…
Continued Obstacles to Turkish Strategic Planning in Syria January 26, 2023 The apparent effort to initiate some dialogue and negotiation between the Turkish government and the Assad government in Damascus largely reflects the Turkish government’s…
Iranian Bavar-373 missile arrays in Syria target Israeli F-35 Adir January 19, 2023 Iran has deployed in Syria a latest generation air defense missile system called Bavar-373 to counter air attacks by Israel, specifically targeting the F-35…
The Iran Nuclear Agreement is being sacrificed by the West because of Ukraine January 12, 2023 It was supposed to be one of the most important initiatives of the previous decade that to some extent relieved anxiety in the wider…
Iran turns former commercial container ship into kamikaze UAV launcher January 6, 2023 Iran is converting a former commercial container ship into an aircraft carrier drone at a dock near the entrance to the Persian Gulf, according…
Russia gives Iran S-400 air defense system along with Su-35E fighters in exchange for drone fleet December 15, 2022 Russia will sell its “most advanced” S-400 air defense systems to Iran in exchange for a massive supply of drones and missiles. Iran already…