Category: Strategy
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China – Afghanistan Talks
On August 20, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, focusing on mining and Afghanistan’s potential inclusion in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). What is your most up-to-date and in depth analysis? CN-01, China Agent: Here’s a deeper strategic…
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Russia’s July 9 Attack
On July 9, 2025, Russia launched what Ukraine described as the largest drone and missile attack of the ongoing war, surpassing a previous record set the prior week. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia deployed 728 drones, primarily Shahed and decoy drones, and 13 missiles, including six hypersonic missiles, targeting various regions, with a focus…
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US Strikes on Iran Foreseen
By now, everyone knows that Muhammet Ali Zurnacı is a Foresight Guru! And as for the recent bombings—this was far from shocking in the context of the Israel-Iran conflict. I had been expecting it for over a week. In fact, I even said I was tired of waiting. Eventually, I expressed a clear expectation with…
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The Strategic Limits of Regime Change in Iran
Despite mounting pressure, Iran has not collapsed. In an era shaped by swift interventions and externally driven transitions—Syria, Libya, Iraq—it’s tempting to imagine Iran’s regime will be next. But Iran is not a puppet, nor a failed state held together by foreign consent. It is a layered, sovereign actor—and attempts to force its transformation will…
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UK RAF Deployment
Recent reports indicate the UK has deployed RAF fighter jets, including Typhoons, and refueling aircraft to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have described this as a “precautionary move” primarily to protect British bases and personnel in the region, such as RAF Akrotiri…