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  • Coercive Equilibrium in the Middle East

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    The concept of coercive equilibrium Middle East defines a region where power is abundant but order remains absent. Following the April 2026 ceasefire, the United States, Iran, and Israel each retain strong military leverage, yet none can convert that strength into lasting stability. Deterrence prevents full-scale war, but it also blocks meaningful political settlement. The…

  • The Ceasefire Trap: Why Power Blocks Peace

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    The Ceasefire Trap reveals why modern conflicts resist resolution. Even when peace is rational, power structures make compromise politically impossible. Leaders, institutions, and audiences create pressures that punish de-escalation. In this environment, war continues not from necessity, but because neither side can afford the appearance of stopping. On the morning of April 6, 2026, Easter…