Blog Posts
Power and Prospects of the Houthis and Hezbollah in West Asia
Depending on Iran for armaments, the future of the Houthis and Hezbollah remains closely tied to that of Iran
Maldives as a US-Iran peace hub? Why it sounds a little far-fetched
Unpacking the "trial balloon" for resort diplomacy amid entry bans, erratic signalling, and the risk of "securitizing" paradise.
For the US and Israel, there is no peace until Iran surrenders its enriched uranium.
Neither the US nor Israel wants a nuclear challenger in West Asia
Open the Fu*kin’ Strait, crazy bastards’ – Trump threatens Iran with strikes on power plants, bridges
The US president has issued a fresh threat to Tehran, warning of imminent strikes on infrastructure
While the Islamic Republic consolidates, the Trump Administration implodes
By P.K. Balachandran/The Daily Times of Bangladesh Colombo, April 4 – On February 28, the United States and Israel launched massive air strikes against Iran aimed at decapitating the leadership of the Islamic Republic. The operation began with apparent success – at least 11 top...
The secret of Iran’s missile power
While Iran was concentrating on building missile and drone capability to fight an asymmetric war, the US and Israel were concentrating on a less important thing, Iran’s (non-existent) nuclear weapons programme. They were flummoxed when Iranian missiles and drones rained on them.
Why Iran Is beating America
The “asymmetric cost” model—a war the US starts will ultimately cost the other side far more—has proven vital to sustain the illusion of American invincibility and to limit domestic political resistance to US military adventurism. Now, Iran has broken it.
Do Iranians have a viable alternative to the Islamic regime?
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, April 2 – Given the stalemate in the US-Iran war and doubts about its ending one way or the other anytime soon, it may seem premature to talk about an alternative to the regime. But an alternative needs to be worked out...
Halal Tourism – An untapped opportunity for the Maldives
Halal Tourism may offer the Maldives a timely opportunity to diversify on its traditional hospitality offerings.
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