The Lee Administration's recent consideration of deploying Korean forces to the Strait of Hormuz has sparked backlash from civil society and even among Lee's supporters. As public opposition grows, questions arise about
The Pentagon has quietly signaled it will seek a staggering $200 billion from Congress to sustain the ongoing war in Iran, a figure that would significantly expand the already immense U.S. defense
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Asian governments are rushing to secure Russian oil supplies following a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions, as disruptions in the Middle East send shockwaves through global energy markets. The sudden shift has
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In a chilling illustration of how technology and finance intersect with global conflict, journalists reporting on the Iran war are facing threats linked to online prediction markets. Emanuel Fabian, a defense reporter
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Why did Donald Trump attack Iran? Did he believe that a quick victory would boost his poll ratings? Was he looking for a way to change the subject from the Epstein files
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China is closely studying the United States’ military campaign against Iran, with officials suggesting the conflict may offer valuable strategic lessons for Beijing while simultaneously shifting the global balance of power in
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Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are preparing to ease tax residency requirements for expatriates who fled the country following the escalating Iran conflict, in a move aimed at preserving Dubai’s status
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Top U.S. intelligence officials are warning of an increasingly dangerous global security environment, with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stating that countries including Pakistan, China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran are
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Joe Kent’s resignation as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during the war with Iran, can be viewed as more than just a procedural step, but a potential inflection point in
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In 2004, Smartmatic reached a turning point. The company had just successfully administered a referendum for Hugo Chávez — a move that demonstrated its willingness to operate in the interests of the
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The American-Israeli war has entered week three. The longer it lasts, the more its economic shocks will hurt Trump politically—especially if he keeps insisting that Americans must simply tough it out until
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Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished foreign policy analyst and former diplomat from Singapore, offered his insights to India Today on the unfolding conflict in West Asia. Mahbubani, who served as Singapore’s ambassador to the
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George Friedman’s latest podcast presents a meticulous account of the evolution of the war with Iran, exposing critical miscalculations and unanticipated outcomes. Friedman begins by stating, “All wars evolve. The fundamental purpose
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Japan and South Korea are moving forward with a combined $900 billion investment commitment in the United States, part of a high-stakes agreement tied to tariff concessions under President Donald Trump’s trade
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The Gulf monarchies have long been defined by fragile borders, historical compromises, and delicate balances of trade and diplomacy. Yet experts warn that continued aggression against Iran, particularly a blockade of the
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As Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through global oil markets, Saudi Arabia has activated its 1,200-kilometer East–West Crude Oil Pipeline, commonly called the Petroline, at full capacity to
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