Tyre, South Lebanon – October 26, 2025: Lebanese and Hezbollah flags wave together during a public gathering, reflecting Lebanon’s political symbolism, unity, and underlying tensions. Source: Shutterstock

How did Iran-backed Hezbollah originate in Lebanon and could have a strong power and influence in Lebanon?

I. Introduction Lebanon stands once again at a critical crossroads. The U.S.-Iran War broke out on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel…

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Bogota, Colombia - June 25, 2026: Credential giving ceremony to President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and Vice President-elect Jose Manuel Restrepo by the National Electoral Council. Source: Shutterstock

Colombia’s new president “El Tigre” promise an iron fist – but that may not solve the violence he has inherited

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo De La Espriella, widely known as “El Tigre”, will inherit a country deeply affected by insecurity. The “Paz Total” (total peace) strategy…

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US-Cuba Relations in 2026: Coercive Statecraft, Caribbean Security and the Return of Hemispheric Pressure

Abstract U.S.–Cuba relations have entered their most confrontational phase in years, marked by a shift from sanctions-management to coercive geopolitical pressure. Since mid-2025, Washington has…

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