Israel faces a grim future of endless wars unless it comes to terms with Palestinians
Israeli influence has shaped US foreign policy for decades – with profound consequences for war and peace in the Middle East.
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28 March 2026
Resistance and the 'Regime' – Message from the Editor
Something is happening in the United States. It's not just the rise of a tyrannical, anti-democratic, narcissist President. It’s a people’s movement in response. It is the rise of a nationwide resistance, led by skilled truth-tellers who defy the tsunami of post-truth bilge and document the death toll and other obscenities.
28 March 2026
Trump’s new tariff war, America’s waning status in Asia, and mixed reviews for BTS – Asian Media Report
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28 March 2026
Life in Iran illustrates shifting realities amid US-Israel war
From Tehran, the conflict is less about missiles and more about endurance – as daily life adjusts to disruption, uncertainty and economic strain.
27 March 2026
History shows Iran is not easily defeated
Iran’s long history shows a pattern of resistance and resilience against external powers.
27 March 2026
Does Iran already have a nuclear deterrent?
Iran may already have the materials and delivery systems to deter a nuclear strike – raising the stakes in an escalating conflict.
26 March 2026
Kharg Island – a dangerous gamble in a war with Iran
A US move on Iran’s Kharg Island would be a high-risk military gamble that could escalate rapidly and destabilise global energy.
26 March 2026
India’s Iran calculus – Part 3
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines dimensions of the Iran war. In part three, he takes a look at India's contemporary and historic relations with Iran.
25 March 2026
Crippling or buttressing Iran’s nuclear ambition – Part 2
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines dimensions of the Iran war. In part two, he analyses how the US-Israeli war may affect Iran's nuclear capacity and ambitions.
24 March 2026
The WTO is dead? Long live the WTO
Trade ministers gathering to reform the WTO risk starting from the wrong premise. The WTO’s dispute system is impaired, but its core functions remain active. Reform should build on what still works – not start from a false premise of collapse.
24 March 2026
The sinking of IRIS Dena: will hubris meet nemesis? Part 1
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines the dimensions of the Iran war. In part one, he analyses the legal issues surrounding the sinking of the Iranian warship Dena.
