Category: Editorial

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The Death Toll in Iranian Protests: A Psychological Game to Provoke U.S. Intervention

In early February 2026, the debate over Iranian casualty figures has moved beyond mere counting into a high-stakes battle over the validity of human rights evidence versus strategic information warfare. The “January massacres” have produced a range of data so wide that it has effectively paralyzed the international community’s ability to respond with a single, unified voice.

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What 2026 Holds for International Security and Economics

As we enter the first week of January 2026, the global landscape is defined by the fallout from the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and a critical “election-year” posture from Washington. The year ahead suggests a shift from the post-war multilateral order toward a more transactional, high-stakes era of “sovereignty-first” politics.

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Iran’s Economic Crisis and Nationwide Protests

The protests that began on December 28, 2025, represent a critical inflection point for Iran, fueled by an economic “perfect storm” that has effectively hollowed out the country’s middle class. As of January 4, 2026, the movement has spread to over 100 locations across 22 provinces, marking it as one of the most geographically expansive challenges to the Islamic Republic since 1979.

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Donald Trump in a blue suit and red tie walking alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a black sweatshirt through a modern hallway.

Trump’s Transactional Approach: Negotiating an End to the Ukraine War

Trump’s 2025 peace push centers on a transactional deal trading Ukrainian NATO aspirations for long-term U.S. security guarantees. The framework involves potential territorial concessions in Donbas and a national referendum, shifting away from previous demands for full Russian withdrawal to prioritize a rapid, comprehensive end to the war.

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