This is the transcript of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Episode 1813, published on 20 March 2026, examining how Israel’s strike on the South Pars gas field marks a dangerous new phase in the Iran war and its ...

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran.

From endless dunes in Saudi Arabia to snowy peaks in Turkey, the Middle East is far more diverse than many assume. Climate ...

The Iran war reflects how drones are no longer supporting weapons but central instruments of modern conflict, redefining how ...

The sands of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan reminded the US military that geography played a decisive role in conflict. The waters off Iran are doing the same.

The Iran–US–Israel conflict carries urgent lessons for Pacific states weighing security agreements with major powers.

For now, Pakistan has opted to remain aloof from the Iran War. However, its geographical proximity to the conflict and alliance obligations will make that difficult.

Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on March 11, 2026 ...

Jiang Xueqin is known for his online project “Predictive History”, where he analyses historical patterns to forecast future global developments.

As the U.S.–Iran war enters a new phase, the range of options now being discussed stretches from hitting Iran’s economic and ...

Over the past decade, analysts have increasingly viewed Iranian transit routes as Central Asia’s most promising path to the sea.