Veneer Of Normality Developing In Syria’s Homs – OpEd
By Chris Doyle Key Takeaways: Syria has rarely featured in the news of late. Perhaps that is a relief. Syrians
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Protests Erupt Across Iran As Khamenei’s Funeral Charade Concludes – OpEd
Key Takeaways: Four months after the death of Ali Khamenei, the Iranian regime orchestrated a massive, state-sponsored funeral procession designed
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Rivalries And Anxieties: Reviving The Hejaz Railway – OpEd
Key Takeaways: History is not so much past as vigorously present, often a scab to be irritated in fitful anger,
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Bab El-Mandeb, Iran, And The Houthis: The Strategic Calculus Of Three Circles Of Deterrence – OpEd
Key Takeaways: One question has echoed throughout the recent regional confrontation involving Iran and the United States: why, despite possessing
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The Geography Of Terrorism Has Shifted – Analysis
Key Takeaways: Introduction From its epicentre in Iraq and Syria, the threat of terrorism by the Islamic State (ISIS) has
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US Launches New Attacks Aimed At Degrading Iran’s Ability To Threaten Shipping
Key Takeaways: The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran early on July 13, following up their air
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Gulf States Condemn Iran’s Latest Attacks On The Region
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of foreign affairs condemned Iran’s latest attacks on the region in a statement on Sunday. The United
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Like It Or Not, Iran Acts Like Hormuz Belongs To Them – OpEd
For decades, the West treated the Strait of Hormuz as if it were a permanent international commons, protected by U.S.
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Applying The Imperial Rule In The Strait Of Hormuz – OpEd
Key Takeaways: The Trump administration is reviving an imperial application of international law as part of its efforts to reopen
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Maral Ayvaz Gives Voice To Anatolia’s Shared Cultural Memory At Taş Mektep (Stone School) – OpEd
On the evening of 11 July 2026, vocalist Maral Ayvaz gave an unforgettable performance at Taş Mektep (Stone School) on Büyükada (Prinkipo), the largest of Istanbul’s
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