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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Water and Energy: The New Weapons in the US-'Israel' War on Iran

Water and Energy: The New Weapons in the US-'Israel' War on Iran

5 days ago

After Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a very powerful strike with a wider range of targets, it quickly became clear that this was no ordinary military operation and that the strikes were aimed directly at the country’s critical infrastructure.

From Blocking to Information Flooding: The UAE’s Tools for Controlling the Digital Space

From Blocking to Information Flooding: The UAE’s Tools for Controlling the Digital Space

6 days ago

On March 2, 2026, the UAE Federal Public Prosecution ordered the blocking of several accounts on X inside the country, accusing them of publishing illegal content and insulting the state and its leadership.

From Dismantling the STC to Reshaping Security: What Is Riyadh Planning in the South?

From Dismantling the STC to Reshaping Security: What Is Riyadh Planning in the South?

11 days ago

Reappointing figures once aligned with the STC can be seen as part of Saudi Arabia’s recent policy approach, despite the potential risks and political fallout it may carry.

Saudi Arabia’s Fiber-optic Project: What Signals Are Being Sent by Choosing Syria Over ‘Israel’?

Saudi Arabia’s Fiber-optic Project: What Signals Are Being Sent by Choosing Syria Over ‘Israel’?

14 days ago

Saudi Arabia is rerouting its Gulf–Europe data cable from “Israel” to Syria to reshape regional influence and reintegrate Damascus.

War on Iran: Will Gulf States Join the Fight or Abandon U.S. Bases?

War on Iran: Will Gulf States Join the Fight or Abandon U.S. Bases?

14 days ago

As Iranian strikes expanded beyond U.S. bases in the Gulf and official threats of military retaliation mounted, questions intensified over whether the Gulf states might be drawn—against their will—into the fire of war.

Lebanon Between Reform and the Monopoly of Arms: What Future Awaits the May Parliamentary Elections?

Lebanon Between Reform and the Monopoly of Arms: What Future Awaits the May Parliamentary Elections?

18 days ago

Lebanon’s May 10, 2026, elections face uncertainty amid disputes over expatriate voting, foreign pressure, and links to Hezbollah’s weapons and reforms.