Israeli Push to Distance Saudi Arabia from Pakistan and Türkiye After Mecca Agreement

August 19, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday shared an image of an election billboard displayed on a street in Tel...

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The Weapon of Soft Repression: How China Pursues Uyghurs Beyond Its Borders

August 19, 2026

Transnational repression has moved from the margins of human rights reporting to the centre of Western security debates. According to...

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What Do Mojtaba Khamenei’s Appointments Reveal About the War? An ‘Open Confrontation’

The latest appointments made by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, have attracted widespread attention and sparked debate over what they...

Row of tall beige missiles mounted on mobile launch rigs along a street during a public display, with people nearby and a large billboard visible on the right.

Tehran Weighs New Escalation Options Against US as Wider Confrontation Looms

Iran is treating the current lull as an opportunity to rebuild its military and security capabilities and prepare for the...

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‘Peace Agreement or Military Trap?’ Türkiye and Syria Raise Israeli Concerns

A report claiming that Türkiye is moving towards proposing a Syrian peace agreement with the Israeli occupation, to use the...

Two men shake hands during a signing ceremony: one in traditional Arab dress, the other in a pinstripe suit, each holding a folder.

New ‘Sunni’ Alliance in the Middle East: Is Israel Losing Regional Ground?

The mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is reshaping parts of the Middle East’s security landscape, strengthening...

Two soldiers in uniform stand in an open-top military jeep inside a large hangar, with large missile launchers on trailers nearby and flag banners above.

Iran Prepares to Expand War as IRGC Considers Cutting Gulf Internet Cables

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Iran has raised its military and security readiness amid the possibility that the war with the United States and its...

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UAE Lobbies Move in Washington and Europe to Undermine Mecca Agreement

August 17, 2026

UAE lobbying networks and Abu Dhabi-funded influence groups have begun an intensive campaign within political circles and decision-making centres in...

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Could Israel’s Dormant Arab Vote Soon Shift the Political Balance?

August 17, 2026