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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 16, 2026

Toplines Russian authorities and energy companies are increasingly restricting the sale of gasoline and diesel in Russia as Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russian oil infrastructure cause shortages. Russian opposition outlet Verstka reported on June 16, citing the hotlines of Russian gas station operators, that Russian state oil company Rosneft, Republic …

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France and Germany Need Their Own Situation Room

The Franco-German relationship is on the rocks again. But unlike previous moments of tension, the epochal changes on the world stage require that both step up investment in their bilateral ties. One of the flagship European defense projects came crashing down before it even got close to its first test …

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The War with Iran: How Bahrain Became a Battleground in Iranian-Bahraini Relations

Normalization and pragmatic development of Bahrain’s relations with Iran, oriented towards the East and multilateral cooperation, are inevitable conditions for ensuring regional stability and security, despite current conflicts and historical differences. In many periods of the history of ancient Persia, Bahrain was part of Iran’s territory. The dispute over the …

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The War That Changed the Middle East: Iran’s Rise as a Regional Power Amid Conflict with Israel and the United States

The confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States may mark a strategic turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As Tehran moves from a doctrine of survival to one of regional influence, the balance of power that has shaped the region for decades is being fundamentally reconfigured. Iran’s shift from …

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