In-depth coverage of domestic politics, nuclear negotiations, sanctions dynamics and regional posture.
All in Iran
The death of Ali Khamenei was expected to shake the Islamic Republic. Instead, Iran’s wartime succession and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei reveal a regime that remains cohesive under pressure. National mobilisation, institutional loyalty and war dynamics may reinforce rather than weaken the system.
Monitoring political fragmentation, militia dynamics and energy sector volatility.
All in Libya
Just two years ago, the Libyan National Army (LNA) was widely treated as an international pariah. Western capitals explored ways to weaken it and diplomatic engagement was limited. Today, that picture looks increasingly outdated.
Political risk updates, business intelligence and strategic insights across the Gulf, Levant and Iran.
All in West Asia
The death of Ali Khamenei was expected to shake the Islamic Republic. Instead, Iran’s wartime succession and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei reveal a regime that remains cohesive under pressure. National mobilisation, institutional loyalty and war dynamics may reinforce rather than weaken the system.
Regional coverage across Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Sudan.
All in North Africa
Just two years ago, the Libyan National Army (LNA) was widely treated as an international pariah. Western capitals explored ways to weaken it and diplomatic engagement was limited. Today, that picture looks increasingly outdated.
Analysis of U.S. political dynamics, foreign-policy priorities and regulatory shifts.
All in United States
The President has walked himself into a new quagmire, but even if he finds a way to extract himself soon, the war will damage his party for the rest of his term.
Analysis of global power shifts, major diplomatic developments and external actors shaping outcomes in MENA and other frontier markets.
All in International Affairs
The death of Ali Khamenei was expected to shake the Islamic Republic. Instead, Iran’s wartime succession and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei reveal a regime that remains cohesive under pressure. National mobilisation, institutional loyalty and war dynamics may reinforce rather than weaken the system.
No-nonsense analysis on conflict zones, armed groups, foreign military activity, and security sector shifts across volatile theatres.
All in Defense & Security
The death of Ali Khamenei was expected to shake the Islamic Republic. Instead, Iran’s wartime succession and the rise of Mojtaba Khamenei reveal a regime that remains cohesive under pressure. National mobilisation, institutional loyalty and war dynamics may reinforce rather than weaken the system.
Analysis of fiscal policy, sanctions, investment flows and trade dynamics shaping regional markets.
All in Economy & TradeInsight how political decisions, governance structures and elite incentives shape stability, reform prospects and operational risk across the region.
All in Politics & Governance
The President has walked himself into a new quagmire, but even if he finds a way to extract himself soon, the war will damage his party for the rest of his term.
