For decades, Iran warned that a major attack on its territory would put transit through the Strait of Hormuz at risk. Eight months into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, Tehran has not only made good on that threat by severely restricting traffic through the waterway. It is also reshaping how the Strait will be managed… Continue reading Does Iran’s Hormuz Gambit Signal a Desire to Dominate the Gulf?

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