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Contested Strait of Hormuz Transit Routes

Issue: Geopolitics
Country: Iran, Oman

Riyadh Shifts Toward Minilateralism as Regional Threats Mount

September 9, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Türkiye and Pakistan on August 7 marks a crucial development in the evolution of the…

Toward a New Order in MENA Regional Geopolitics

September 2, 2026

This report is a byproduct of the workshop “Toward a New Order in MENA Regional Geopolitics: What’s Next for the Region’s Geopolitical Equilibrium?,” hosted in…

The Mecca Agreement: Seeds of a New Regional Security Architecture

August 20, 2026

The Middle East is entering a new phase in the evolution of its security order, as conflict and instability continue to reshape the region. At…

Iran

Iran’s Embassies Enter the Narrative War

Commentary

At key moments in history, embassies have stepped beyond their conventional diplomatic functions to serve...

Iran

Why Iran Never Knows When to Stop

Commentary

At first glance, Iran’s negotiating difficulties appear to stem from disagreements between pragmatists seeking sanctions...

Iran

The Iran Blockade: Leverage and Limits of U.S. Naval Power

Commentary

On April 13, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a naval blockade preventing inbound and...

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