geopolitics

Iraq’s militias face a spiritual and organizational dilemma that gravely endangers their existence, in the wake of Iran's leadership change. The post Iraq’s militias are fracturing as Iran turns from theocracy to juntocracy appeared first on Atlantic Council.

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war Reuters

Hezbollah rejection clouds Lebanon ceasefire and prospects for ending Iran war Reuters

When is the risk of war the highest? And what should the United States be doing about it? One of the most important but underappreciated questions in international politics is how states think about the future balance of power. Countries that believe their position is improving often choose patience

There was no sign of progress in ceasefire talks between the US and Iran after the worst burst of violence in weeks and as the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia rejected on Thursday a US-brokered truce in Lebanon.

Fresh strikes come after US announced deal to implement truce in Lebanon

Beijing’s strong opposition to maritime boundary talks between Manila and Tokyo reflects growing wariness over a shifting balance of power in the western Pacific. And, experts warn, these talks – part of a highly calculated geopolitical effort by US allies – could reinforce the so-called first islan

Nickel supply deficit projected over Indonesia policy uncertainty, Iran war

Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of graphic novel 'Persepolis', dies aged 56 Reuters

President Donald Trump’s trade chief signaled confidence the administration can roll out new tariffs without breaking terms of bilateral agreements, saying “a deal’s a deal” for economies like the European Union and Japan that negotiated caps on the US levies collected on their shipments.