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A Nuclear Strike on Iran Would Solve Nothing and Destroy Everything

June 13, 2026

This analysis examines the profound strategic risks associated with the potential use of nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran. By evaluating the “limited” strike fallacy, the geopolitical fallout of breaking the post-1945 nuclear taboo, and the reality of Iran’s immense geography, we argue that nuclear escalation would fail to achieve military objectives while fundamentally destabilizing the international order and accelerating global nuclear proliferation.

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What Xi and Kim Really Want From Each Other

June 10, 2026

This analysis explores the strategic motivations behind Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to North Korea, examining the complex triangular relationship between Beijing, Pyongyang, and Moscow. As North Korea deepens its military ties with Russia, we discuss how China is navigating the erosion of its traditional diplomatic framework, the pursuit of regional stability, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining economic and political influence over a regime now emboldened by its own nuclear status.

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The Iran War Gives Trump a Nuclear Exit

May 30, 2026

This analysis examines the dangerous intersection of political humiliation and nuclear policy within the ongoing US-Iran conflict. By exploring the psychological drivers of escalation, the limitations of current presidential authority, and the geopolitical fallout of potential nuclear use, we argue for immediate institutional reforms to ensure robust oversight and prevent the unthinkable.

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Xi and Putin Unite Against Golden Dome at Beijing Summit

May 20, 2026

This analysis explores the strategic consolidation between Moscow and Beijing during the recent Beijing summit, where both leaders condemned the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative. As energy ties deepen—driven by the disruptions of the ongoing Iran war—we examine how this anti-hegemonic alignment seeks to reshape the global security architecture while highlighting the growing structural asymmetry of the Russia-China relationship.

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Indo-Pacific Allies Rethink Security After Trump’s Taiwan Gamble

May 20, 2026

This analysis explores the growing crisis of confidence among U.S. Indo-Pacific allies following recent shifts in Washington’s Taiwan policy. As traditional deterrence mechanisms face strain, key partners like Japan and South Korea are accelerating defense transformations and reconsidering long-standing nuclear restraint policies, signaling a profound shift in regional security architecture.

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Trump’s Iran Ultimatums Risk Deeper Stalemate

May 14, 2026

President Trump’s strategy of perpetual ultimatums toward Iran is creating an entrenched stalemate that unsettles global energy markets. While intended to maintain leverage, the cycle of threats without resolution has allowed Tehran to calibrate its defiance, keeping oil prices elevated and leaving the Strait of Hormuz in a state of dangerous, indefinite tension.

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Graphic for the 11th NPT Review Conference in 2026 featuring the UN General Assembly and a knotted gun statue.

NPT Credibility Tested by Iran Strikes

May 14, 2026

The 2026 NPT Review Conference in Geneva has been overshadowed by the failure of military strikes to permanently degrade Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities. Backed by strategic support from Beijing and Moscow, Tehran’s rapid reconstitution of its infrastructure highlights the growing limitations of kinetic operations and the urgent need for multilateral treaty reform.

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Small Steps Define Trump’s Beijing Visit

May 13, 2026

President Trump’s visit to Beijing, the first by a U.S. leader in a decade, seeks a tactical stabilization of ties with China. Amid the ongoing Iran conflict and trade frictions, both nations are prioritizing “managed competition” over a full reset, focusing on supply chain resilience, AI safety, and restoring human connections.

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Iran’s Defiance Tests Trump’s Resolve in Nuclear Standoff

May 13, 2026

President Trump’s recent rejection of Iran’s peace proposal has pushed the fragile Middle East ceasefire to the brink of collapse. As Tehran refuses to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure despite military pressure and “Project Freedom” naval escorts, the standoff threatens global energy stability and complicates international preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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The Iranian flag flying over a pile of concrete rubble and destroyed buildings.

Iran Conflict Accelerates Multipolar Realignment

May 13, 2026

The inconclusive US-Israeli campaign against Iran has accelerated a global shift toward multipolarity. By demonstrating state resilience and weaponizing energy chokepoints, Tehran has forced major powers to reassess the costs of intervention. This new reality is driving a strategic realignment, pushing nations toward pragmatic diplomacy and diversified resource security.

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Sunni Quartet Builds Security Ties in Middle East

May 12, 2026

Driven by doubts over Western security guarantees and the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war, a new strategic alignment is taking shape between Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This “Sunni-Muslim accord” combines a population of 500 million with significant military industrial potential, aiming to establish a localized security platform that reduces dependence on outside powers and provides a “nuclear umbrella” via Pakistan’s deterrent capabilities.

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Strikes on Iran Expose Cracks in NPT Framework

May 12, 2026

The 2026 NPT Review Conference has become a battlefield over the legitimacy of military strikes on overseen nuclear facilities. With Iran highlighting the failure of Article IV protections and the lack of negative security assurances, delegates warn that the non-proliferation regime faces a credibility crisis that could lead to irreversible withdrawals if foundational compromises aren’t restored.

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