Day 100: Iran Breaks the De-Escalation Trap

Missile strikes on Israel in retaliation for Lebanon
Hormuz: Hostile Takeover?!

How a State Built a Governance Framework over a Chokepoint in Sixty-Two Days
Takaichi prepares tax cut amidst economic and political headwinds

Politics Over Prudence: Takaichi’s Risky Tax Cut Strategy
Ex-SIS | Israel: Local Press Review

A window into Israel’s internal political, social, and military dynamics
Regional trip shows guiding principles of Takaichi diplomacy

Takaichi inked deals with partners and provided foreign policy insights
US-Iran | Triple TACO Tuesday

Event timelines from the battlefield
Tokyo scraps arms export limits for security and growth

Efforts to strengthen Japan’s defense industrial base
Tokyo on edge

My 10 days of conversations in Japan
US-Iran-Israel | Quick Update [April 15, 2026]
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Will POTUS force Bibi to quit in Lebanon?
US-Iran Talks | Update [April 10, 2026]
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While you wait for Iranians to show up…