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From Escalation to Endgame: Strategic Implications of the U.S.–Iran...

The eruption of open war between the United States and Iran represents a turning point, not just...

After the Killing of Ali Khamenei – Escalation, Nuclear...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei served as Iran’s Supreme Leader from 1989 until his reported death in February 2026. Source:...

From Escalation to Endgame: Strategic Implications of the U.S.–Iran War

The eruption of open war between the United States and Iran represents a turning point, not just a tactical move. It signals a deep shift in American strategy, moving...

After the Killing of Ali Khamenei – Escalation, Nuclear Risk, and Alliance Credibility in...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei served as Iran’s Supreme Leader from 1989 until his reported death in February 2026. Source: Khamenei.ir / Wikimedia Commons In late February 2026, coordinated strikes by the United...

The U.S. Operation in Venezuela: Strategic Implications for International Order and Alliance Cohesion

The January 3, 2026, U.S. operation, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, is a significant event with far-reaching implications for international law, regional stability, and...

The Future of Extremist Fundamental Governance in Syria: NATO’s Strategic Blind Spot

Abstract In northwest Syria, the rise of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as the governing authority has created a quiet but significant shift that the international community—particularly NATO—has yet to fully...

Reimagining NATO’s Article 4: From Symbolism to Strategy

Abstract: In response to growing Russian airspace violations against NATO member states, this paper looks at the role of NATO Article 4 as more than a symbolic mechanism of...

China–Japan–South Korea Security Dynamics: Implications for NATO Decision-Making in the Indo-Pacific

Abstract For more than a century, the relationship between China, Japan, and South Korea has been rooted in political disagreement, fueled by mutual distrust and historical grievances. Today, this relationship...

At the Geopolitical Crossroads: Rebuilding America’s Defense Industrial Backbone

Dr. Sedat Cevikparmak & Dr. Saban Adana Executive Summary: The Era of Strategic Compulsion The global defense and security landscape is at a turning point. For decades, the Defense Industrial Base...

NATO’s Syria

    Umit Kurt- Deputy Director (Research and Analysis) Introduction  The end of Assad's rule after fifty-three years of his family's reign has created a power vacuum. The rebel forces, a conglomerate of...

The Transatlantic Balance and Europe’s Growing Role in NATO

As discussions of Europeanizing NATO continue to surface in policy circles and think tank environments, Europe’s evolving role in the alliance is coming into sharper focus. NATO has historically...

Commentary: “The Sahel: A New Arena for Geopolitical Competition”

The Sahel, a vast semi-arid region spanning northern Africa, holds significant strategic, geographical, and economic importance as a crossroads for migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Stretching from the Atlantic...

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