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Iran’s New Grand Strategy: How A Remade Islamic Republic Will Reshape The Middle East

Global UpfrontJun 3, 2026June 3, 20260

By Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr At the outset of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in February 2026, the Islamic Republic appeared battered and weakened.

Why The Iran War Is Breaking The US-European Strategic Alliance

Global UpfrontMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

By Farah N. Jan Days after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denied American forces

Saudi Arabia Floats Middle Eastern Non-aggression Pact With Iran: FT

Global UpfrontMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

Saudi Arabia has discussed the idea of a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran as part of efforts to manage regional tensions after the end

The Murky Reality: The US-Iran Ceasefire Has Been Extended. But Were The Warring States Ever In Agreement?

Global UpfrontApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

When the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced two weeks ago, it was hailed as an opportunity to facilitate peace talks and

One-way Attack Drones – ‘Poor Man’s Cruise Missiles’: Low-cost, High-tech Weapons ‘Democratize’ Precision Warfare

Global UpfrontApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

By Michael C. Horowitz & Lauren Kahn Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have propelled drones into the headlines. The word “drone” now stretches

America’s Loss In Iran Might Be China And Russia’s Gain: 4 Ways The Iran War Has Weakened The United States In The Great Power Game

Global UpfrontApr 13, 2026April 13, 20260

By Jeffrey Taliaferro “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.” Napoleon Bonaparte’s maxim may well have been in the minds of policymakers

How The Iran War Will Change The Middle East, Shift Alliances And Create Insecurity For Years To Come? We Asked 5 Experts

Global UpfrontApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

By Scott Lucas, Andrew Thomas, Chris Ogden, Jessica Genauer, & Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Scott Lucas With the US-Israel assault on Iran expanding to encompass all

UN Scribe Guterres Warns Of ‘Wider War’ As Middle East Conflict Enters Second Month

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2026April 2, 20260

The Middle East crisis has lurched into its second month, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to issue a stark warning on Thursday morning that the

Hopes Dim For Quick End To Iran War After Trump Speech

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2026April 2, 20260

Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in

We’ll Only Accept Permanent End To War Not Ceasefire, Iran Says As Pakistan, China Unveil 5-point Plan For Peace In Middle East

Global UpfrontMar 31, 2026March 31, 20260

Iran’s Foreign Minister has said the country will not accept a ceasefire, only a permanent end to the fighting in the Middle East. Speaking to