Erdogan returns to the Arab game: what the visits to Riyadh and Cairo have changed
The visits of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Saudi Arabia and Egypt have become an indicator of a quiet but systematic reassessment of the balance of power in the Middle East. Ankara is consistently restoring ties with those with whom it was recently in a tough political conflict, and is doing so at a […]
Ukraine and Syria after Assad: a quiet alliance, a common enemy, and the fragile balance of new power
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024 was a sharp but incomplete break with the past for Syria. Power changed hands, the dictator fled, but the state did not “reboot.” The country entered a complex transitional period, where not only internal conflicts and the struggle for control play a key role, but also […]
Compromise Instead of Front: Damascus and Kurds Relaunch the Rules of the Game
After several weeks of shaky truces and separate agreements, the parties in Syria have finally approached a more sustainable formula. Following the ceasefire and the extension of the silence regime until February 8, Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces have established a new compromise — more complex, but also more realistic than previous attempts. This […]
Thousands of drones as a response to the threat of a strike: Iran raises the stakes, and the head of AMAN works in Washington
Iran accelerates preparations for a possible military scenario amid discussions of a US strike on its facilities. Simultaneously, Israel is enhancing intelligence coordination with the American administration, while regional players are trying to contain an escalation that could escalate into a large-scale conflict. According to the Axios portal, closed meetings are being held in Washington […]
Moscow as a checkpoint: why the President of Syria flew to Putin again
President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow. The Syrian leader’s plane landed at Vnukovo airport. The visit is taking place without external pomp, but at a moment that makes it politically significant. The key topic of the talks is the future of the Russian military presence in Syria. At the center of al-Sharaa’s meetings […]
The war of the future is already here: what Ukrainian military advises Israel on drones and robots
Modern warfare is rapidly changing the perception of what war looks like. Ukrainian soldiers with real frontline experience share insights with their Israeli colleagues that can no longer be considered theoretical. Drones and robotics, they say, have ceased to be auxiliary tools and have become the foundation of combat operations. A reconnaissance drone operator from […]
Iran on the brink: US intelligence records the weakest position of the regime since the revolution
The end of 2025 became a moment for Iran when internal tension went beyond the usual limits. The mass protests that swept across the country affected not only large cities but also regions that for many years were considered an unconditional support of the government. This caused concern in government circles, and in Washington — […]
Russia has begun the systematic withdrawal of troops from a strategic airport in northeastern Syria.
Russia has begun the phased withdrawal of troops from Syrian territory. According to regional sources, Russian military personnel are leaving the Qamishli airfield in the north of the country, transferring equipment and personnel to bases in the coastal zone. This involves the relocation of units and weapons towards Latakia — a key area of Russian […]
How Israel was “forced” to open the Rafah crossing — and why this decision was not made in Jerusalem
The decision to open the Rafah crossing was effectively made in advance — even before the formal vote of the military-political cabinet. On Sunday, ministers only need to formalize what has already been agreed upon behind the scenes and announced by external players. According to Times of Israel, the initiative did not originate from Israel. […]
Abu Dhabi: second day of closed negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA
The second day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA has started in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by several media sources. The meetings are held in various formats and remain as closed as possible — as before, without public comments from the parties and leaks about the content of the discussions. The negotiation […]
Putin and Abbas discussed the development of relations and the issue of the “Palestinian peace process”
On January 22, negotiations took place in the Kremlin between the President of Russia Putin and the head of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. The official agenda looked familiar: the situation in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid, possible contours of political settlement. However, behind the diplomatic formulas, a familiar scenario emerges again — Moscow uses […]
The EU tightens pressure on Iran: technologies for drones and missiles may fall under a new ban
The European Union is preparing to expand sanctions pressure on Iran by proposing a ban on the export of new technologies that can be used in the production of drones and missiles.This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing that the measures are directly related to security and […]
Council of Peace on Gaza: Trump Calls and Netanyahu, Europe Withdraws, List of Invitees Expands
US President Donald Trump, according to sources, invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join a project called the “Peace Council.” In Washington, it is described as a structure that will oversee post-war management of the Gaza Strip and initiate reconstruction. The idea is simple yet toxic: to create a political “oversight loop” that will […]
Invitation to the Aggressor: Why Trump Invites Putin to the “Council of Peace” and How It Looks Against the Backdrop of the War in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Vladimir Putin to join the newly created “Council of Peace” — a new international structure that, according to the White House, should address conflict resolution, starting with the Gaza Strip. The Russian side confirmed receipt of the invitation and stated that it is “studying the details,” […]
Invitation of the aggressor: why Trump invites Putin to the “Council of Peace” and how it looks against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to Vladimir Putin to join the newly created “Peace Council” — a new international structure that, according to the White House’s plan, should address conflict resolution, starting with the Gaza Strip. The Russian side confirmed receipt of the invitation and stated that it is “studying the details,” […]
Why is Israel increasingly compared to Iran — and why is the West no longer silent
In recent months, Israel increasingly finds itself grouped with states that are considered pariahs in the Western political and moral system of coordinates. Comparisons with Iran are becoming louder — not only from radical activists but also in mainstream discussions in the US and Europe. For many Israelis, this seems absurd or a manifestation of […]
On the risks of destabilizing Iran: why the “fear of collapse” holds the regime and where Israel is in this story
The Wall Street Journal this week described Iran as a country where internal cracks have long been part of the political structure, rather than a “temporary problem.” The focus is not on Tehran’s foreign policy, but on what is happening inside: social fatigue, regional inequality, a multinational structure, and the chronic question of what will […]
The White House launches the “Peace for Gaza” architecture: who will govern the sector and why is Israel dissatisfied
The White House has officially revealed the composition of the structures that will implement the second phase of Donald Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip — infrastructure restoration, the formation of new governance, and the disarmament of Hamas. This is not about a symbolic framework, but a multi-level system of external control with political, financial, […]
Washington increases pressure: US aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East amid Iranian crisis
The strengthening of the US military presence in the Middle East coincided with discussions in the White House about possible scenarios of action against Iran. This is not about symbolic steps, but about a real redistribution of forces that expands the military options of the administration. Decisions are being made against the backdrop of ongoing […]
Iran on the Brink: What Lies Behind Abbas Araghchi’s Resonant Statements
Amid the ongoing internal crisis in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made bold statements in an interview with the program Special Report. The conversation went far beyond diplomatic protocol and touched on several sensitive topics — from mass protests and accusations against Israel to the country’s missile and nuclear programs. The speech came at a […]