The US-led War on Terror began after the September 11 attacks with the objectives of defeating transnational terrorist organisations, denying them safe havens and protecting the United States. This article examines why the campaign in Afghanistan ultimately failed, focusing on strategic confusion, overreliance on military force, weak state-building, declining public support, flawed regional policies and...Read More

Yemen has become a battlefield for regional power, shaped by state fragmentation, Houthi influence, proxy warfare and competing Saudi and Emirati ambitions. The article examines the historical conflict, Saudi-UAE rivalry, the Southern Transitional Council and Yemen’s strategic geography.Read More

The US-Iran war is reshaping Gulf security, energy markets and regional geopolitics. This article examines the Strait of Hormuz crisis, pressure on GCC economies, capital flight, the revival of Iran-GCC rivalry and the emerging strategic order in the Gulf.Read More

Global military spending has surpassed $2.7 trillion amid great-power rivalry, regional wars, nuclear modernisation and technological competition. This article examines the new global arms race, its impact on international peace, and strategic pathways for restoring restraint, arms control and stability.Read More