Author: Gregory Halloran

Assessing the prospects for renewed negotiations and escalation risks in 2026. Overview The aftermath of the 2026 US midterm elections presents a critical juncture in US-Iran relations. A tense status quo of economic pressure and sporadic attacks defines the present, with neither side demonstrating clear intent to fundamentally alter course. This analysis examines the current […]

A hung parliament complicates Israeli foreign policy, opening new potential pathways – and pitfalls – across the Middle East. Overview Israel’s 27 October 2026 elections have yielded a hung parliament, preventing either the incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc or the centrist-led opposition from securing a governing majority. This outcome initiates a period of […]

Diplomatic Analysis: A Cautionary Tale of Overreach and the Perils of Power Vacuums The Battle of Bailén, fought in July 1808, remains a pivotal yet often overlooked event in European history. While tactically a minor engagement, the resounding defeat of a French force by inexperienced Spanish troops marked a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The conflict in Sudan is evolving into a proxy battleground for drone technology and regional influence. Overview The ongoing conflict in Sudan, erupting in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has rapidly transformed into a concerning case study in drone warfare. This is no longer […]

Diplomatic Analysis: Pakistan seeks to transcend transactional relationships and establish a sustained role as a regional security hub. Overview The establishment of the Mecca Defence Agreement, formalised with a secretariat in Saudi Arabia in August 2026, marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s geopolitical positioning. This pact, involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, transforms a long-standing […]

Diplomatic Analysis: The proposed monument risks misrepresenting American founding principles and projecting an unnecessarily confrontational image. Overview US President Donald Trump’s proposal to construct a large “Triumphal Arch” in Washington D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, has sparked debate. While ostensibly a celebration of American founding principles, the choice of architectural […]