Various levers of pressure are still at play in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, notably Tehran’s ability to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz or to strike American bases and critical infrastructure throughout the region. While Washington may be able to deliver a decisive military blow against Iran, what is less certain is whether… Continue reading Military Victory Alone Cannot End the Iran War

Recent Iranian threats against the Gulf digital infrastructure highlight the critical need for Gulf states to safeguard their investments in a future economy built on Artificial Intelligence and data processing. Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official Yadollah Javani said last month that seven internet cables passing beneath the Strait of Hormuz could become targets… Continue reading Cables in the Crosshairs: Defending the Gulf’s Digital Transformation

The U.S. midterm elections were less a conventional contest for congressional seats than a referendum on President Donald Trump’s domestic and foreign policies. The Democrats seized control of both the House and the Senate, with breakthroughs in states and regions that had long been considered Republican strongholds. This has raised pressing questions over Washington’s trajectory… Continue reading The Middle East After the Midterms: Escalation or Settlement