US Middle East policy shows strategic continuity across administrations despite shifting emphasis on deterrence, and militarisation.

U.S. containment of China and the Arctic exposes contradictions between defending global order and pursuing strategic control.

US NSS prioritises India but overlooks South Asian realities, as Pakistan emerges as a key operational partner in security and diplomacy.

For decades, Iran tried to project power across the Middle East through proxy groups and regional alliances. But that strategy may now be rapidly collapsing. In this clip, Kaveh Shahrooz explains how Iran’s regional influence is being reshaped. #iran #middleeast #geopolitics #iranforeignpolicy #hezbollah #middleeastconflict #worldpolitics #foreignpolicyanalysis #politicalstrategy #middleeastnews #globalconflict #irananalysis #politicsreels #educationreels #quillette Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern orthodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91

Trump’s contradictory South Asia policies strain US–India ties, fueling distrust and jeopardizing strategic partnership, warns expert report.

China, the United States, and Europe in a Strategic Cost–Benefit Balance in an Era of Confrontation Without Combat M. Brosh, Author of Cassandra's Shadow The possibility that China may carry out the a...

Amid the ongoing reshaping of the global order, Kazakhstan is seeking to enhance its role as an emerging middle power. Preserving strong relations with all