Trump’s Afghanistan Gambit and the Taliban’s Eurasian Strategy
On September 18, U.S. President Donald Trump made waves by declaring his intent to “get back” Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan’s Parwan Province, citing its geographic proximity to China as a rationale for retaking the base. Trump’s remarks elicited a swift response from Beijing. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed China’s stance, stating that Beijing […]
TRIPPwire: Trump’s Project in the Caucasus to Isolate Iran, Reroute Global Trade and Cut Out Russia
The South Caucasus, a strategic crossroads where global and regional powers vie for influence, has undergone a dramatic realignment. Turkey and Israel have expanded their regional roles with Azerbaijan’s foreign policy growing more assertive. These shifts, aligned with U.S. efforts to isolate Iran, are eroding Tehran’s traditional foothold in the region. On August 8, U.S. […]
Why the MAGA movement is turning against Israel
There is growing opposition to Israel from within Donald Trump’s MAGA base, where once solid support for the American-Israeli alliance is fracturing
Qatar’s position in post-Assad Syria
How the Gulf country is maneuvering today has much to do with its desire to maintain its position as a middleman between the region and the West.
How Biden’s West Asia policy helped fuel a regional war
Despite the Biden administration’s efforts to incentivize Netanyahu to calibrate Israel’s attack on Iran, the White House has proven unwilling to use its leverage to rein in Israel’s war machine
Spain, Ireland, and Norway recognized a Palestinian state. What comes next?
While Spain, Ireland, and Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state will not impact Israel’s war on Gaza, it helps define a political future
Why Iran attacked Israel and what could happen next
Iran’s unprecedented retaliatory drone and missile strikes on Israel mark a paradigm shift, but how will Tel Aviv and the United States respond?