Tuesday, July 21, 2026

National Security & Geopolitics

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader: A Major Setback to U.S.–Israel Regime-Change Hopes

Iran has officially announced a new supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking one of the most consequential leadership transitions in...

Pentagon Chief Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Contradictory Statements on IRIS Dena and Iran War

The United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism after issuing conflicting statements about the scale, duration, and objectives of the...

Geopolitical Fault Lines in 2026: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, and the U.S. at an International Law Crossroads

The geopolitical environment across Asia and the Middle East in early 2026 reflects a volatile convergence of regional conflicts, counter-terror operations, and great-power rivalry,...

Spain Refuses U.S. Base Access for Iran Attacks, Raising Legal Rift Between NATO Obligations and UN Charter

Spain has reportedly denied U.S. requests to use jointly operated military bases on Spanish territory for offensive operations against Iran, triggering a major legal...

Global Protests Erupt After Ayatollah and Top Iranian Leadership Killed in U.S. and Israel Strikes

Mass protests have erupted across multiple regions after the U.S. and Israel coordinated strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, family members,...