Suwayda; Israel’s disrespect and the armed forces’ lack of morale

Suwayda conflict in southern Syria with Druze community focus (2025)

Overview This opinion addresses two intertwined themes that sit in different realms: the geopolitics of southern Syria and the ethics of religious conduct. It argues that human dignity and international norms have been violated by Israeli policy, while also critiquing behaviors that echo the extremism Syrians rejected. How Did the Suwayda Conflict Escalate? According to […]

Iran in the Shadow of War Talk

Map of Middle East highlighting Iran–US tensions and regional chokepoints.

As rhetoric hardens from private messages to public threats, Iran and the United States insist they do not want war—yet the risk feels higher than ever. That risk no longer hinges solely on Tehran or Washington. It is bound up with China–U.S. competition, Europe–Russia tensions, and Israel’s policy toward Iran. Regardless of whether war or […]