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Geo Politics | Global Issues | Iran | Military Strategy | United States
Operation Epic Fury: US Military Posture and Likely Flashpoints in a Contingent US-Iran Conflict
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 31/03/202601/04/2026
(By Khalid Masood) 1. Introduction Tensions in the Persian Gulf have reached a critical inflection point. Observable US military movements suggest a transition from deterrence posture to contingency preparation for kinetic operations. This analysis evaluates the current US force buildup against the Iranian defensive architecture, focusing on four specific operational hypotheses: the seizure of Kharg…
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Geo Economics | India
The Vishwaguru Illusion: How India’s $4 Trillion Economy Crumbled at the First Sign of War
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 28/03/202628/03/2026
(By Quratulain Khalid) I. Introduction: The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality In the glossy brochures of New Delhi’s propaganda machine, India is portrayed as an emerging superpower—a “Vishwaguru” (World Teacher) destined to lead the Global South. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government frequently touts a $4 trillion economy, digital supremacy, and military self-reliance. Yet, in mid-March…
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Geo Politics | Middle East | United States
Shield or Sovereignty? The Strategic Calculus Behind U.S. Bases in Arab States
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 25/03/202625/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) In the volatile landscape of the Middle East, few issues spark as much debate as the presence of United States military bases across Arab nations. From the airfields of Qatar to the naval hubs of Bahrain, the American footprint is unmistakable. To supporters, these installations are a vital shield—a deterrent against aggression…
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Geo Politics | Global Issues | Iran | Israel | United States
The Iran Invasion Question: Why a US-Israeli Ground War Remains a Strategic Impossibility
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 23/03/202623/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) 1. Introduction The Middle East security architecture has undergone significant transformation since the early 2020s. The normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states, the evolving nuclear threshold status of Iran, and the shifting priorities of the United States toward great power competition have created a volatile equilibrium. In early 2026, following…
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Geo Economics | Global Issues | Iran | Israel
The Energy War Threshold: Israel’s Air Strike on South Pars Processing Facilities
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 19/03/202619/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) The smoke rising over Asaluyeh on the Persian Gulf coast marks more than a tactical strike; it signals a qualitative shift in the 2026 Iran-Israel conflict. For the first time, the war has moved beyond military installations, nuclear facilities, and leadership targets to strike the very engine of Iran’s economy: its energy…
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Geo Politics | Global Issues | Iran | Israel | United States
The Hegemony Stress Test: How the Iran Crisis Is Reshaping Global Alliances
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 16/03/202616/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) The ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran has evolved far beyond a contained regional security dispute into a definitive stress test for the durability of the US-led global order. What initially commenced as a focused campaign of maximum pressure, internally dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” was designed to isolate Tehran and…
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Global Issues | Iran | Middle East | United States
US Hits Iran’s Economic Lifeline: Analysis of the Kharg Island Strike
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 14/03/202614/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: A Critical Escalation In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, American forces struck military targets on Kharg Island on the night of 13–14 March 2026, according to announcements from the Trump administration. This development, occurring on the fifteenth day of hostilities that commenced on…
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Geo Politics | Global Issues | Iran | United States
The Expanding Iran–Israel–US Conflict: Military Situation, Strategic Fronts, and Global Implications
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 10/03/202610/03/2026
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction The conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has escalated beyond initial expectations, transforming into a complex regional crisis with global strategic ramifications. Triggered by a coordinated US–Israel strike campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, the war has rapidly expanded to include missile and drone exchanges, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and…
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Geo Economics | India | United States
U.S.-India Trade Standoff: Trump’s Tariff Threats Expose India’s Arrogant Defiance
Byeaglepk.43@gmail.com 05/08/202505/08/2025
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the volatile chessboard of global trade, the 2025 U.S.-India standoff over India’s obstinate reliance on Russian oil has laid bare New Delhi’s diplomatic hubris. For instance, President Donald Trump’s August 4, 2025, Truth Social post threatened to “substantially raise” tariffs on Indian exports for continuing to import 35% of its…
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