Security & Defence
Chokepoints and Control: The Strategic Weaponisation of Global Trade Routes
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, geography is re-emerging as a decisive factor in economic power.
Rajat Raina16 April 202612 min
Networks
Security & Defence
Hard power, intelligence, and global risk
Security & Defence
Iran Warns of “Regional War” After Bandar Abbas Blast, as U.S. Pressure Campaign Intensifies
Iran’s leadership warned that any U.S. military action following the Bandar Abbas port blast would ignite a wider regional conflict, as investigators said the explosion appeared accidental and naval tensions in the Gulf continued to rise.
Rajat Raina1 February 20263 min
Security & Defence
Rafah crossing set to reopen for limited travel as Israel, Egypt and EU finalize security procedures
After nearly two years of closure, Israel and Egypt confirmed the Rafah crossing will reopen for humanitarian evacuations, marking a cautious step toward restoring Gaza’s only non-Israeli gateway.
Rajat Raina1 February 20263 min
Security & Defence
Intensified drone and missile exchanges reported across multiple conflict zones
Overnight reports of drone and missile exchanges across multiple conflict zones highlight how long-range, low-cost strike systems have become a normalized feature of modern warfare.
Rajat Raina28 January 20264 min