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After Khamenei: Escalation Scenarios and the New Missile-Centric Gulf

The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint US–Israeli strike has pushed the region out of the long shadow war and into open, state-to-state coercion. Tehran’s response, ballistic missiles, drones, and sustained pressure against Israel and US-linked targets across the Gulf, signals a new baseline. Now, it is about regime survival, alliance

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Western Intelligence Goes on the Offensive

Analysis, Espionage

In response to intensified Russian and Chinese hybrid warfare, Western governments have started to expand the remit of their intelligence agencies. France and the UK have tightened their sabotage legislation, and Finland aims to give more powers to its intelligence service. In Germany, the Merz government is drafting a new BND Act to let the

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Trump’s Saudi Visit: $142 Billion Arms Bonanza and a Nuclear Gambit

Business, Diplomacy

Modernising its military and flexing its muscle in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has signed $142 billion worth of arms deals with the U.S. It’s also pledged to pour $600 billion into American investments over the next four years. The deals may open the door for defence firms from elsewhere — including Nordic companies —

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U.S. Tops Arms Trade – While Allies Plot a Plan B

Business

The United States has dominated the global arms trade for decades. In the past five years, its exports have surged, reinforcing its position at the top. But the ground is shifting. What are the trends, who are the key players, and where does this leave the industry? Tariff disputes and uneasy allies – including Portugal

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