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Milei Faces Pushback at Home

May 20, 2026

This analysis examines the growing rift between President Javier Milei’s ideological foreign policy and the Argentine public’s preference for non-alignment. By tracing his commitment to the Isaac Accords, the promise to relocate the embassy to Jerusalem, and the transactional nature of U.S.-backed financial stabilization, we highlight the risks of Milei’s “moral clarity” in a nation where both the public and political opposition view his foreign ventures as reckless and disconnected from national interests.

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Lebanon’s Sovereignty Strained by US Talks

May 15, 2026

This article examines the challenges facing Lebanon as Washington-mediated negotiations with Israel enter a critical phase. Amid continued displacement and domestic dissent, Lebanese leaders struggle to assert sovereignty while balancing external diplomatic pressure. The analysis warns that without broad national consensus, these talks risk deepening internal fractures and regional instability.

A large street billboard in Iran depicting military failures and naval captures.

Why the Iran Collapse Strategy Keeps Backfiring

May 7, 2026

Washington’s reliance on a “breakdown” strategy in Iran is being tested by Tehran’s ability to endure sustained military and economic pressure. Instead of a swift collapse, current cycles of attrition have fueled global oil price spikes, reaching $4.50 per gallon in the U.S., while strengthening Iran’s informal trade networks and regional alliances.

Why Lebanon Needs a Marshall Plan Now

May 5, 2026

Lebanon’s latest conflict has deepened an already severe economic and political crisis. With billions needed for reconstruction, experts argue only a large-scale international recovery plan can restore stability. Strengthening state institutions, rebuilding infrastructure, and creating jobs may be the best chance for lasting peace.

Large plume of smoke rising from an explosion in a hilly, residential area of Southern Lebanon.

Israel’s Lebanon Quagmire Drains a Tired Military

May 4, 2026

Weeks after a mid-April ceasefire, Israeli forces remain entrenched in southern Lebanon, facing a war of attrition. The mission, characterized by outpost defense and infrastructure demolition, is severely straining military readiness and reserve morale. Without a clear political exit strategy, the situation risks repeating the unsustainable occupation cycles of previous decades.

Soldiers in military gear standing in a war-torn urban street with smoke in the background.

Post-Iran War Diplomacy Tests Gaza and Lebanon

April 29, 2026

Following military operations against Iranian targets, diplomats are navigating fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Success depends on establishing credible governance, ensuring Lebanese sovereignty, and addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions while balancing the reconstruction needs of war-torn areas against the necessity of permanent demilitarization and regional security.

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The War of Clocks and Systems: New Rules of Geopolitical Power

April 24, 2026

In the “Trumpquake” era, the rules of global power have been rewritten. Beyond the fragile US-Iran ceasefire lies a deeper systemic warfare where strategic patience (Tehran’s clock) clashes with political haste (Washington’s clock). This report explores the emergence of a fragmented order—from Hezbollah’s financial revival to the EU’s electrification mandate—where pragmatic alliances and the weaponization of maritime arteries have replaced traditional diplomacy.

A young man standing amidst the grey rubble of destroyed buildings, flashing a peace sign with his hand.

Lebanon Stands at Crossroads of War and Diplomacy

April 21, 2026

As conflict intensifies, Lebanon has become a critical test case for Middle East stability. A prominent panel at the Middle East Institute is examining the interplay between ongoing military exchanges and historic diplomatic efforts, focusing on whether Lebanon’s institutions can survive the current regional storm and pave the way for a sovereign, peaceful future.

Children waving yellow Hezbollah flags from a car sunroof in front of destroyed buildings.

Lebanon–Israel Talks: Historic Step, Uncertain Road

April 17, 2026

In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough hosted in Washington, Israeli and Lebanese officials engaged in their first direct negotiations in over 40 years. While a fragile 10-day cessation of hostilities has been established, the roadmap to a permanent peace faces significant hurdles, including the structural challenge of disarming Hezbollah and asserting Lebanese state sovereignty amid ongoing regional tensions.

Small table flags of the United States and Iran placed side by side on a wooden table.

The Islamabad Talks Begin But the Ceasefire Is Already Cracking

April 10, 2026

As delegations head to Islamabad, the US-Iran ceasefire is already on the verge of collapse. The fundamental “interpretive gap” between Tehran’s 10-point plan and Washington’s red lines, compounded by Israel’s refusal to include Lebanon in the truce, has turned the process into a high-stakes test of crisis management. History suggests that without structural reconciliation, this “negative peace” may only serve as a temporary reload for a wider confrontation.

A street in Lebanon showing the aftermath of a military strike with smoke rising from damaged buildings and emergency responders on site.

Netanyahu’s Lebanon Gamble Is Threatening the Entire Ceasefire

April 10, 2026

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces an immediate collapse following Israel’s massive air campaign in Lebanon. While President Trump has urged Netanyahu to be “low-key” to save the Iran talks, the fundamental clash remains: Israel demands Hezbollah’s disarmament without a ceasefire, while Lebanon and Tehran insist on a total halt to hostilities as a precondition for any direct negotiations.

A large Iranian flag waving in an urban square with a man holding the flagpole.

Six Reasons the Iran Ceasefire Could Collapse Before It Holds

April 9, 2026

The Pakistan-brokered ceasefire is already fracturing as Israel’s “Operation Eternal Darkness” hits 100+ targets in Lebanon. Beyond the immediate violence, six fundamental “fault lines”—including clashing victory narratives, unresolved nuclear enrichment, and Iran’s intact proxy networks—suggest that the Islamabad talks may struggle to turn this 14-day pause into a lasting peace.

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Milei Faces Pushback at Home

Lebanon’s Sovereignty Strained by US Talks

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Why Lebanon Needs a Marshall Plan Now

Israel’s Lebanon Quagmire Drains a Tired Military

Post-Iran War Diplomacy Tests Gaza and Lebanon

The War of Clocks and Systems: New Rules of Geopolitical Power

Lebanon Stands at Crossroads of War and Diplomacy

Lebanon–Israel Talks: Historic Step, Uncertain Road

The Islamabad Talks Begin But the Ceasefire Is Already Cracking

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