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TRUMP’S RETURN AND THE RESHAPING OF GLOBAL ORDER: IS AMERICAN POWER TRANSFORMING?
Introduction As of 2026, the international system is undergoing one of the most critical transformation processes of the post–Cold War era. In particular, the reemergence of Donald Trump at the centre of American politics
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THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS AND THE NEW ENERGY GEOPOLITICS: CHANGING POWER STRUGGLE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Introduction Recent developments in the Middle East indicate a transformation too profound and multilayered to be analysed solely through the lens of regional security. Rising tensions between Iran and the US-Israel axis signal the
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THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS: WILL THE MIDDLE EAST TRIGGER A NEW GLOBAL ENERGY SHOCK?
The Middle East has once again become the epicentre of global geopolitical tension. Yet unlike previous eras, contemporary conflicts in the region are no longer driven solely by ideological rivalries, territorial disputes, or conventional
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THE NEW ENERGY WAR: IRAN, THE UNITED STATES AND THE BATTLE FOR GLOBAL ENERGY CORRIDORS
For decades, the Middle East has remained the geopolitical heart of global energy politics. Yet today, the region is no longer merely an arena of ideological competition or military confrontation. It has increasingly transformed
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THE U.S.-IRAN IMPASSE: WHO STANDS TO LOSE MORE?
By the end of this month, U.S.–Iran negotiations had reached a near stalemate, following rounds of talks in Islamabad and Muscat that failed to produce any meaningful breakthrough. At the same time, the conflict
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A STRATEGIC RISK AND LEGAL AMBIGUITY: A MANAGED CONFRONTATION IN HORMUZ
U.S. President Donald Trump was forced to extend the ceasefire, originally set to expire on April 22, after Washington and Tehran failed to agree on a second round of talks. The first round in
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DOES DIPLOMACY THROUGH USE OF MILITARY FORCE ALWAYS SUCCEED?
In a surprising development, US President Donald Trump announced in the early hours of Wednesday morning a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent upon the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to navigation. Trump’s announcement
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CURRENT SITUATION IN 2026 IRAN WAR
Introduction The 2026 US/Israel-Iran War or 2026 Iran War, which began in the early hours of February 28, 2026, with airstrikes first by Israel and then by the US, represents a new case study
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