Gulf Hedging Fails to Shield Region from War’s Fallout
Gulf states’ security balancing has not prevented economic and security fallout from regional war, exposing limits of current strategies.
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Gulf Hedging Fails to Shield States from Regional War Fallout
Gulf states’ balancing acts — with Washington, Tehran and other partners — have not prevented economic and security fallout from regional conflict.
Lee Bars Combat Deployments to Middle East While Exploring Maritime Security Options
South Korea’s president rejects combat deployments to the Middle East while exploring non-combat measures to protect shipping and trade routes.
Pentagon boosts Patriot, THAAD interceptor output amid stockpile strain
Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 The United States Department of Defense penned a new deal with defence giants Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in an effort to ramp up production capacity for parts used in missile defence systems. The…
Decades on from the US’s disastrous campaign in Afghanistan, Trump is making all the same mistakes | Simon Tisdall
It’s five years this month since the chaotic retreat of US forces from Kabul. The Nato-backed invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, launched after the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington DC, is now widely regarded as a failure. It cost the lives of more than 2,400 US and 450 British…
Why has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?
United States President Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to halt new attacks on Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached “rapidly”. The region has been on edge, fearing that the fighting could escalate once again after Washington and Tehran traded threats of renewed heavy attacks, including against…
Edouard Van Ryne: Monaco Was Never the Target
The attempted assassination of Vadym Yermolaiev is about far more than a single act of violence. With every new development, the case has become a reminder that the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine increasingly reach beyond the battlefield and into the heart of Western Europe. The bombing of Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco raises more…
Why companies are redesigning supply chains around geopolitical risk
For decades, many companies built their supply chains around one primary objective: efficiency. Manufacturing was concentrated where costs were lower, suppliers were selected on price and speed, and global logistics allowed products and components to move across continents with relative predictability. That model is now undergoing significant change. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability…
Syria: A Suicide Bombing in Raqqa Revives Fears of an Islamic State Resurgence
The deadly attack that occurred on Monday in the Syrian city of Raqqa serves as a reminder that, despite the loss of its territorial pseudo-caliphate, the Islamic State organization remains a major security threat in the Middle East. According to Syrian authorities, a suicide bomber targeted a camp under the Ministry of Interior, causing the…
Hezbollah in Survival Mode
For decades, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state armed force in the Middle East. Possessing a substantial arsenal, a deep-rooted presence in Lebanese society, and constant Iranian strategic support, the movement had succeeded in establishing itself as an essential player in the regional equation. Today, this position seems more fragile than ever. The military…
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