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Nodes, not blocs: Western Asia in the context of corridors, ports, and emerging connections 16df177c5dbfa1f0d824499c671e28a1

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Nodes, not blocs: Western Asia in the context of corridors, ports, and emerging connections

Solveig Haugen August 24, 2026

The map of alliances between West and South Asia can no longer be deduced solely from geography...

Trump is considering escalating pressure to compel Iran’s surrender 4694106f9406ba5b5432649c2ea335f0

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Trump is considering escalating pressure to compel Iran’s surrender

Jonas Mikkelsen August 24, 2026

How feasible is Trump’s strategy? Is Iran in as desperate straits as Treasury Secretary Bessent suggests? The...