Turkey Holds the Key to Black Sea Security and Knows It
With the Montreux Convention entering its 90th year, Turkey has successfully leveraged its control over the Bosphorus and Dardanelles to become the ultimate gatekeeper of the Black Sea. This article explores how Ankara’s “regional ownership” strategy is shaping postwar security and balancing power between Russia and NATO.
The US-Iran Peace Window Is Narrowing Fast
Following the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, the path toward a durable peace between the US and Iran looks increasingly precarious. With deep disagreements over maritime tolls and persistent regional instability, both nations are struggling to move beyond a fragile ceasefire toward a lasting and comprehensive settlement.
The GOP’s Israel Consensus Is Cracking and JD Vance Is Holding the Hammer
Vice President JD Vance is positioning himself at the forefront of a shifting Republican foreign policy, signaling a move away from unconditional support for Israel. Driven by changing base demographics and rising skepticism toward foreign entanglements, this pivot suggests the traditional bipartisan consensus on the US-Israel relationship may be permanently breaking down.