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
The Bigger Picture
The simultaneous closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the fragility of the Lebanon ceasefire, and the intense four-nation diplomatic push
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
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
A Communication Breakdown at the Heart of the Crisis
Greek newspaper Ta Nea published a striking analysis arguing that the fundamental problem driving the conflict is not a lack
The Strait Closes — Again
Just hours after a brief reopening had raised fragile hopes of progress in U.S.–Iran negotiations, Iran shut the Strait of
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Ukraine: Russia Amasses Forces in Donetsk
On the eastern front, the Ukrainian military reported that Russia is concentrating forces in the Donetsk region, suggesting a potential