NATO in Adana, NATO at the Straits: Turkey and the Geography of the Next War
For years, Turkey’s relationship with NATO has been described in contradictory terms:…
Why Washington Cannot Afford to Leave Iran’s Regime Standing
Trump’s latest statements should be understood not merely as diplomacy, but as…
Three Missiles, One Question: Is Turkey Along With NATO Being Dragged Into War With Iran?
Turkey is still saying it is not a party to the war…
Mojtaba Khamenei May Save the Regime Today—and Doom It Tomorrow
The Islamic Republic of Iran has made a choice that may preserve…
Wilayat al-Faqih Is Entering Its Final Chapter
The war that began on February 28, 2026 is not only testing…
Hakan Fidan’s Two-Week U-Turn on Iran
Two weeks is a long time in geopolitics—until you see how quickly…
The Collapse of the Regime in Iran Could Be Ankara’s Biggest Strategic Gain Since the Collapse of the USSR
The widespread fear in some circles in Ankara—and among many analysts—is that…
Vance in the Caucasus: The Maturation of America’s Eurasian Strategy
United States vice president J.D. Vance’s February 2026 trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan was not Washington “rediscovering” the South…
Great-Power Condominium or Great-Power Mirage?
Recently, an alluring idea has gained currency, especially after the US operation…
This Week’s Global Fault Lines: Venezuela, Greenland, and the New Coercion (Jan 01–07, 2026)
The first week of 2026 set a clear tone: force first, law…