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Iran’s Missile-Drone Campaign and Its Implications for the United States’ Deterrence

Iran’s Missile-Drone Campaign and Its Implications for the United States’ Deterrence

Published: April 16, 2026 The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has produced one of the most significant case studies in the evolution of contemporary warfare. Iran,…
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Hacking the Apocalypse: How Cyberattacks Could Trigger Nuclear Escalation

Hacking the Apocalypse: How Cyberattacks Could Trigger Nuclear Escalation

Many of the world’s strategists still share the same conviction: as Kathryn Bigelow’s film A House of Dynamite (2025) dramatizes, nuclear escalation can only originate from a missile of unknown…
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The New Era of DIY Warfare

The New Era of DIY Warfare

It is a cold and foggy morning in Chasiv Yar, a city in Ukraine close to Bakhmut. Four men with American accents, dressed in military equipment and surrounded by weaponry,…
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Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?

With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump…
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