By Dinakar Peri On April 3, 2026, India’s nuclear triad crossed a major milestone with the quiet commissioning of INS Aridhaman—the country’s third nuclear ballistic missile submarine or SSBN (Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear)—at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. While no formal announcement was made on the “boomer,” as SSBNs are referred […]
Read MoreThe US naval blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated pressure on global energy flows, raising questions about how long Tehran can sustain itself under restricted export conditions. Analysts say Iran’s survival timeline depends on a mix of stored oil, alternative revenues, and political resilience, with some […]
Read MoreTensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, turning one of the world’s most critical energy corridors into a zone of heightened military friction and raising concerns over wider regional escalation. Washington has significantly expanded its naval operations in the region, signalling a shift from deterrence towards more […]
Read MoreRoughly 370 kilometers (230 miles) off Somalia’s central coast, between Xarardheere and Hobyo in Galmudug state of Somalia, the Turkish drillship Çağrı Bey has begun what is arguably the country’s most consequential energy experiment to date. The target, Curad-1, is the first test well within a trio of offshore blocks mapped using advanced 3D seismic […]
Read MoreBy Seymur Mammadov The current dynamics of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia point to a transition to a qualitatively new stage, combining elements of pragmatism with strategic vision. Developments ranging from the resolution of the aftermath of the AZAL plane tragedy to the intensification of intergovernmental and economic dialogue suggest that Baku and Moscow have […]
Read MoreBy Luke Coffey There has recently been a lot of interest in the Middle Corridor’s growing importance as a key transit route connecting European and Asian markets for goods, energy and the movement of people. In simple terms, this corridor stretches from Turkiye, through the South Caucasus, across the Caspian and into Central Asia. This […]
Read MoreBy Dr. Sinem Cengiz Last week, for the first time in almost a century, a Turkmen was elected to govern Iraq’s Kirkuk district. It is important to understand what this development means for Turkiye and its Iraq policy. Turkiye described the election of Mohammed Saman Agha, head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front, as a “historic” […]
Read MoreBy Faig Mahmudov The Strait of Hormuz has long been described as the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint. Today, it is no longer just a symbol of vulnerability in global energy markets – it is a live theatre where strategic signalling, military escalation, and economic coercion are colliding in real time. The near-total halt of […]
Read MoreBy Rezaul Karim In recent parliamentary debates, a notable tension has arisen between Member of Parliament Barrister Andaleeb Rahman Partho, Chairman of BJP and a political ally of BNP, and members of the opposition. At the center of the debate are two interconnected agendas: proposed constitutional amendments and the so-called ‘July Signing’ narrative. Opposition figures, […]
Read MoreBy Nadim Shehadi The US is largely winning the war with Iran, but may end up losing it at home, both for domestic reasons and for failing to convince its allies of the danger Iran can pose to them. The majority of policy analysts, mainstream media commentators, and many politicians hold a negative view of […]
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