Research
The Iran War: Global Strategic Consequences
March 14, 2026This report examines the strategic, economic, and geopolitical implications of the ongoing confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran. It analyzes Iran’s institutional resilience, asymmetric military strategy, disruptions to global energy markets, and the broader consequences for supply chains and great-power competition.
The Iran War and Its Global Consequences
March 10, 2026The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is rapidly reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape. What began as a military campaign has evolved into a crisis affecting global energy markets, technology supply chains, and the balance of power among major states. This report examines the strategic ambiguity surrounding the war’s objectives, Iran’s doctrine of endurance, and the broader international consequences—from rising oil prices and disrupted trade routes to the indirect advantages gained by rival powers such as Russia.
The U.S.–Israel–Iran War: Strategic and Military Dynamics
March 6, 2026This report provides a strategic and military assessment of the emerging U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict. It evaluates the operational developments, competing narratives, and regional implications of the war, highlighting the risks of escalation and the broader impact on Middle Eastern security and global stability.
Playing with Fire: America, Iran, and the Next Middle East War
February 27, 2026This report examines the accelerating confrontation between the United States and Iran as both sides move closer to a potentially transformative conflict. Drawing on expert analyses, regional perspectives, and recent strategic developments, it explores the motivations driving Washington and Tehran, the risks of miscalculation, and the strategic logic shaping possible military scenarios. It assesses Iran’s likely strike zones, America’s operational options, the role of regional and global powers, and the fragile domestic landscapes influencing decision-making in both capitals. Ultimately, the report argues that the crisis is defined less by inevitability than by ambiguity: unclear objectives, escalating coercion, and shrinking diplomatic space are creating a volatile environment in which misjudgment — rather than deliberate grand strategy — could ignite the next major Middle Eastern war.
When Diplomacy Meets Deterrence: Inside the Latest US–Iran Standoff
February 5, 2026This report examines the fragile return of US–Iran negotiations amid escalating military pressure, regional mediation, and deep mutual mistrust. It analyses how diplomacy has resumed not as a sign of de-escalation, but as a last-ditch effort to avert a wider conflict, as both sides test each other’s red lines on nuclear constraints, missiles, regional influence, and internal repression. The report situates the talks within Iran’s internal unrest, the US military buildup in the region, and mounting fears among regional states that miscalculation could trigger an uncontrollable war stretching far beyond Iran itself.