How Iranian Strategic Resilience Reshaped the US Midterm Elections
Surging living costs and fallout from the escalating Middle East conflict delivered major setbacks to Republicans in the 2026 midterms. Squeezed by energy shocks and price spikes, voters turned against the administration’s military campaign, handing Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.
Washington and Moscow Move to Block Binding Treaty on AI Weapons
Major military powers led by the United States and Russia are moving to block a binding United Nations treaty outlawing autonomous weapons. Despite growing global alarm over deadly algorithmic targeting errors, key states continue to resist enforceable legal limits on AI warfare.
Leaked Files Expose Cisco Deepening Ties With Israeli Intelligence
Leaked internal records reveal Cisco aggressively expanded its contracts with Israeli military intelligence during the Gaza war, dispatching emergency engineers to rescue critical defense networks while pursuing new AI and cloud surveillance deals despite fierce employee backlash.
American Military Bases Turn Into Strategic Liability for Bahrain
Hosting U.S. forces once guaranteed Bahrain’s security, but recent regional strikes have turned those bases into liabilities. Facing severe economic fallout, infrastructure damage, and rising public unrest, Manama now confronts a deepening domestic and strategic crisis.