Tag: international relations

  • Sanctions on Iran: Power, Limits, and Escalation to War

    Sanctions on Iran have long been a central tool of U.S. foreign policy, designed to curb nuclear development, limit regional influence, and pressure the regime toward negotiation. Yet their impact extends far beyond State strategy, shaping the everyday lives of millions of Iranians while influencing global energy markets and geopolitical stability. As tensions escalated between…

  • When Power Isn’t Enough: The Decline of U.S. Credibility

    The U.S. credibility decline is increasingly visible in global affairs. As allies hedge, adversaries test limits, and economic systems diversify, the reliability of American commitments is under scrutiny. This shift does not signal collapse, but transition toward a multipolar world where influence depends less on dominance and more on consistent, trusted behaviour. The Credibility Question:…

  • Middle East Escalation July 2025: Airstrikes, Humanitarian Crises, and Global Fallout

    Middle East escalation in July 2025 exposes regional chaos, humanitarian crises, and global risks. Between July 16 and 18, 2025, the Middle East experienced a series of high-profile incidents that not only deepened regional instability but also had broader implications for Europe’s economic and social security.  From Israel’s airstrikes on Syria’s Defence Ministry and Gaza’s…