The Iran-USA standoff has turned into one of the pivotal geopolitical crises of 2026. The standoff, which started as a nuclear standoff, has become a security debate over the Gulf, global energy supply and demand and the Middle East's diplomatic dynamics. The question no longer is whether Washington and Tehran can resume negotiations, but how [...]

Yemen's renewed conflict is threatening to spill over into a security crisis. Yemen's conflict is linked to other regional tensions as the Houthis move along the Red Sea coast, attacks are made against Saudi Arabia and damage wrought to Saudi energy infrastructure. But for Riyadh the question is how to defend its territory and oil [...]

The August 2021 takeover by the Taliban has significantly shifted Pakistan-Afghanistan relations from strategic alignment to heightened tensions. The recent escalations have pushed both countries into armed confrontation. Historical background: The Roots of Hostility The hostilities between these two countries date back to 1947, when Afghanistan became the only country to vote against the admittance [...]

Executive Summary Since 2026, relations between Iran and the U.S. have significantly declined due to Iran's nuclear ambitions, the expanding U.S. military presence throughout the Middle East, and President Trump's use of coercive diplomacy towards Iran. Iran's fledgling attempts to develop its own defensive capability, combined with Iran's support for many proxy organizations throughout the [...]