Yemen’s Emerging Role in the Red Sea
Leonardo Jacopo Maria MazzuccoOn August 4, 2026, the Yemeni Coast Guard (YCG) rescued the 14-member crew of the...
The Iran War Is Rewriting Kuwait’s Defense Architecture
Francesco Salesio SchiaviSince the outbreak of the Iran war in February 2026, Kuwait has announced a series...
The Iran War Is Driving the Gulf Toward Turkish Air Defense
Francesco Salesio SchiaviThe Iran war triggered one of the most significant reassessments of Gulf air-defense strategy in...
The Gulf States Need Better Defense Integration, Not More Weapons
Dr. Khalid Al-JaberDebates about security for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are no longer confined to...
Not Just the F-35: Saudi Arabia, KAAN, and a New Phase in Gulf Airpower
Francesco Salesio SchiaviSaudi Arabia’s potential engagement with Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet program has gained renewed relevance in...
The War in the Gulf and the Reconfiguration of Regional Security
Dr. Zeidon AlkinaniThe U.S.–Israeli war with Iran is not only reshaping regional dynamics but also forcing a...
Europe Caught in the Shadow of War at Sea
Francesco Salesio SchiaviAs tensions remain high across the Gulf and maritime routes come under renewed strain, Europe...
Iran’s Asymmetric Naval Threat Debilitated, Not Annihilated
Leonardo Jacopo Maria MazzuccoThis is the second of a two-part series examining Iran’s naval power during Operation Epic...
Ukraine’s Drone War is Reshaping Gulf Defense
Francesco Salesio SchiaviThe war unfolding between Iran and its adversaries is exposing a reality Gulf states can...
The Gulf Cannot Afford to Be Dragged Into War
Dr. Robert Geist PinfoldAs the U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic enters its fourth week, the Gulf states...