Due to Iran’s relationship with Russia and China, Tehran may gamble and demonstrate that it cannot be ignored in the Middle East.
International shipping can be disrupted by targeting choke points along shipping routes such as the Red Sea and other areas.
Emerging regional blocs will continue to look for alternative options for economic and security cooperation.
Over time, Hezbollah has been adroit at reinterpreting its rationale and use of violent resistance according to changing circumstances.
The potential for an expanded conflict in the Middle East doesn’t have to be constrained to Israel, and the U.S. is preparing for that.
Hamas is a multi-layered organization, and it is likely to remain influential in the Middle East for some time.
The Hamas attack on Israel has little to do with the overarching Palestinian issue; instead, it must be viewed in a wider, regional context.
Six new member countries have joined BRICS. The role of the U.S. in the global arena will be determined by the development of BRICS.