The Zen Master and the Middle East
A Policy Brief on the 2026 US-Israel-Iran Conflict.
Justin T. Russell
3 hours ago7 min read
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The Zen Master and the Middle East
A Policy Brief on the 2026 US-Israel-Iran Conflict.
3 hours ago7 min read
The Deadline That Changed the Negotiations
Why a “fast” deal may still be partial.
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El Fasher After the Fall
What the World Refused to Learn ... And What Comes Next.
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The Deadline That Changed the Negotiations
Why a “fast” deal may still be partial.
Nawaf M. Al Thani
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Sudan’s Tomorrow Is Being Written in El Fasher
The fall of El Fasher is not just another battle — it is the normalization of atrocity as diplomacy.
Nawaf M. Al Thani
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"He’s a Madman!!"
The White House Between Quiet Anger and an Inevitable Reckoning.
Nawaf M. Al Thani
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A Double Edged Sword
Secondary Tariffs on China and India's Oil Trade with Russia.
Justin T. Russell
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Doha Can Take It!
While comparisons between Iran’s recent attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid air base and hellscapes created for entertainment are of course inappropriate, the Gulf state’s ability to keep calm and carry on was nevertheless intriguing. As the country’s air defenses sprang into life Doha’s shops and restaurants initially remained open, many delivery drivers stayed on the road, and people stopped to observe the unfolding drama in the skies. And then things got back to normal.
Adam Dempsey
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A call for unity, vigilance, and diplomacy in the Middle East.
Justin T. Russell
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El Fasher After the Fall
What the World Refused to Learn ... And What Comes Next.
Team Polistratics
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Qatar and the United States: The Twin Engines of Gaza Diplomacy
How Doha and Washington’s Unprecedented Diplomatic Partnership Is Shaping the Latest Push for a Gaza Ceasefire, And Why the Path to Peace Remains Fraught with Peril.
Team Polistratics
Jul 9, 20256 min read
The Gaza Humanitarian Collapse
A Moral Reckoning for the West
Team Polistratics
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