WASHINGTON—As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues, some commentators have speculated about why China and Russia appear to be keeping their distance from the conflict. Neither appears eager to intervene militarily to support Iran. Moreover, China is reportedly hesitant to send arms to Iran, while Russia is benefiting from the …

A prominent Russian milblogger issued a lengthy critique of the Russian military’s inability to achieve victory in Ukraine and called for serious force generation and defense industrial reforms. A Russian milblogger highlighted on March 25 that Russian forces suffer from numerous problems that prevent them from making frontline gains.[1] The …

Helium is used in semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace and medical imaging, making it critical to global technology and healthcare supply chains Ras Laffan complex remains offline Helium extracted in LNG processing Logistics headache and rising prices Qatar’s Ras Laffan shutdown could wipe out more than a 10th of global helium supply …

Sentiment has turned sharply against the war with Iran among the US energy and business leaders attending the CERAWeek conference, with many warning of severe consequences for the global economy and oil markets. After two days of discussions in Houston Texas, support for the conflict appears largely confined to the …

L’Axe de la Résistance vainqueur au jeu de l’endurance prouve via le maintien du blocus d’Ormuz que la suprématie passe de la Ve Flotte US aux navires & missiles des Gardiens de la Révolution. Trump «redescend de son arbre” sous couvert de négociations… Téhéran voit clair dans son jeu et …

D’Amsterdam à Détroit, les attaques contre des synagogues montrent à quel point les guerres et la rhétorique d’Israël se répercutent sur les communautés de la diaspora. Israël est dangereux pour les juifs, précisément parce qu’il se présente comme le représentant du peuple juif à travers les générations. Lorsqu’il bombarde l’Iran …

L’assassinat de l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei lors de l’opération américano-israélienne «Fureur Épique» est devenu un point de non-retour. Le conflit a dépassé le cadre d’un affrontement géopolitique pour revêtir les traits d’une guerre de religion. Trois grands ayatollahs d’Iran ont déjà décrété le djihad, et en mars 2026, la question n’est …

The Iran-Israel war has triggered a global helium shortage, raising concerns over MRI services in India. Helium is essential for cooling MRI magnets, and supply disruptions in Qatar may increase scan costs and delays. While no immediate crisis exists, experts warn that prolonged shortages could strain diagnostics, highlighting the healthcare …

Key Takeaways US President Donald Trump threatened on March 21 to “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Iran does not “fully open” the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Iran has threatened to attack regional energy infrastructure if the United States attacks power plants in Iran. ISW-CTP has recorded several Iranian …

Toplines A senior Ukrainian military official forecasted that Russia will begin using mobilized personnel on the battlefield in Ukraine on April 1. Ukrainian Southern Defense Forces Spokesperson Colonel Vladyslav Voloshyn told Ukrainian outlet Interfax Ukraine on March 21 that Russia will begin involving all mobilized personnel currently in Crimea in …