Walter MurrowWhat Comes Next
The next 72 hours may prove pivotal. Iran is examining new US proposals while simultaneously leveraging Chinese diplomatic and economic support. The US is preparing for potential naval confrontation…
Greece Takes Its Maritime Case to the UN
In a separate but symbolically resonant development, Greece sent a formal letter to the United Nations pushing back against Turkey’s claims over the Aegean Sea. Athens asserted that its islands —…
Lebanon Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions
The Iran crisis is unfolding against the broader backdrop of war across the Middle East. In Lebanon, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah entered into force on April 17, but tensions remain…
China: The Unexpected Wildcard
Perhaps the most consequential development of the week is one happening largely behind closed doors. According to Ta Nea, Iran has turned to China as a diplomatic lifeline — a move that is…
Congress Fails to Rein In War Powers — By a Single Vote
In a dramatic vote on Thursday, the US House of Representatives rejected a Democratic-led resolution to limit Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran. The final tally: 214 to…
The US Response: Boarding Plans and Bravado
President Donald Trump projected confidence, declaring that the US “will not be blackmailed” in the Strait of Hormuz. But behind the bluster, a more aggressive operational plan appears to be taking…
A Chokepoint Under Siege
On Saturday, tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran declared strict control over one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes. Roughly one-fifth of the global oil supply passes through…
The Bigger Picture
The simultaneous closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the fragility of the Lebanon ceasefire, and the intense four-nation diplomatic push all point to a region on a knife’s edge. The April 22 ceasefire…
Greece and France Deepen Defense Ties Amid Regional Instability
Against this volatile backdrop, France and Greece are moving to strengthen their own military partnership. French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Athens on April 24–25, immediately…
Diplomatic Scramble on the Sidelines
While military tensions spiralled, diplomats were working feverishly on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met to…