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Russia-Iran Nuclear Threat: The Next Global Crisis?
15Sep José Carlos PalmaBy José Carlos PalmaNo Comments
Strategic Horizons by José Carlos Palma, José Carlos Palma

Russia-Iran Nuclear Threat: The Next Global Crisis?

By José Carlos Palma* José Palma(ISSG): Welcome back to Strategic Horizons, where we dig into the most pressing international stories. Today’s topic could reshape not just current conflicts but the future of global security and the deepening military cooperation between Russia and Iran. It’s been a dramatic development, with implications for the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and beyond. With me are experts in international relations and military strategy Alexander Turner* and Daniel Robinson*. José Palma: So, let’s recap. On Friday, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a critical summit in Washington. One of the key issues discussed was Russia potentially sharing nuclear secrets with Iran in exchange for ballistic missiles. This collaboration has set off alar...
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Analysis: Hamas Leader’s Assassination Puts Iran’s New President in a Tight Spot
31Jul José Carlos PalmaBy José Carlos PalmaNo Comments
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Analysis: Hamas Leader’s Assassination Puts Iran’s New President in a Tight Spot

By José Carlos Palma* Tehran, July 31, 2024 — The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the prominent Hamas leader, in Tehran on the same day as the inauguration of Iran’s new President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, has thrown the Iranian administration into a complex and precarious situation. The killing, widely attributed to Israel, not only strikes at Haniyeh but also directly challenges the newly inaugurated Pezeshkian, who is now facing a critical test of his administration's capabilities and policies. Haniyeh's death comes at a significant moment: shortly after Pezeshkian, a moderate reformist, took office. The timing of the assassination appears to be a strategic move by Israel, aimed at creating a multifaceted dilemma for the new Iranian leadership. By targeting a key ally of Iran dramatica...
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