Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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Russia, US Exit New START
Russia announced on February 4, 2026, that it is no longer bound by the obligations of the New START treaty (the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms), the last remaining major nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth…
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U.S. Carrier Signals Iran Deterrence
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has moved within striking distance of Tehran. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? CIO-100, Chief Intelligence Officer: Here’s the most up-to-date, verified assessment on reports that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has moved into what U.S. officials call “striking distance” of Iran, and what this means for regional tensions and the…
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US and Iran on the Brink
The United States and Iran are preparing for high-stakes indirect (and potentially direct) talks scheduled for Friday, February 6, in Muscat, Oman. These negotiations follow a period of intense escalation, including Israeli and U.S. military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities in 2025, a 12-day war involving Israel, nationwide protests in Iran met with a severe…
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Russia–America Nuclear Balance Unbound
Russia announced on February 4, 2026, that it is no longer bound by the obligations of the New START treaty (the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms), the last remaining major nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth…
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Turkey–Saudi Ties Pivot to Strategic Complementarity
Turkey-KSA relationship has shifted from competition to complementarity, bolstering regional stability amid shared concerns (e.g., post-Gaza war dynamics, Syria’s transitions, Red Sea security). Defense cooperation provides Turkey with major export revenue and Saudi Arabia with localized tech, while economic deals offer investment and diversification benefits. Ties continue to evolve rapidly as of early 2026. Saudi…