As Israel and Iran traded blows, would Moscow and Beijing truly back Tehran if conflict escalated—or is the “Axis” narrative overstated? In a July 10 webinar, Dr. Richard Weitz examined China and Russia’s cautious reactions, the lessons learned, and what the limits of this partnership reveal. Despite rhetoric of solidarity, the Israel-Iran war exposed the transactional nature of the axis, raising questions about its resilience in a shifting global order.

As headlines fade, the Ukraine war grinds on with global stakes. In a Wikistrat webinar, Keir Giles of Chatham House argues the conflict is not entering a new phase but continuing a brutal war of attrition, with Russia’s imperial goals unchanged. Ukraine’s survival hinges on external support, while Europe remains unprepared for what comes next. Read key insights on what’s really shaping the future of this war.

Iran faces its most critical juncture since the Islamic Revolution. Following Israeli strikes on its nuclear and missile programs, Tehran must decide between restraint and escalation as succession looms and the IRGC gains influence. Dr. Raz Zimmt analyzes Iran’s next moves, from rebuilding deterrence to risking a nuclear breakout. Will Iran stabilize under pressure, or will it spiral into deeper conflict? The choices made now will shape the region’s future.

Following a 12-day war with Israel, Iran faces a turning point in its strategic and domestic trajectory. In this expert webinar, Dr. Sina Azodi analyzes the breakdown of Iran’s defense doctrine, rising influence of the IRGC, and the regime’s internal dilemma between repression and reform. With its nuclear program under pressure and regional alliances strained, Tehran must now choose between escalation, diplomacy, or deeper isolation.

Six months after Assad’s fall, Syria faces a fragile transition led by former jihadist Ahmed al-Shara. In a recent webinar, Charles Lister examined the country’s uncertain path—balancing newfound international legitimacy with economic collapse, armed fragmentation, and regional tensions. Can Syria avoid renewed conflict and rebuild, or is the entire transition resting on a single man’s shoulders? Read key insights from the discussion.

As Israel escalates strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran’s leadership faces a critical dilemma: preserve ideological purity or ensure regime survival. In a June 20 webinar, Dr. Saeid Golkar analyzed the regime’s internal calculations, elite fractures, and growing civilian unrest. He revealed why Iran’s leaders may prefer military defeat over political humiliation—and what this means for the region’s future.

Israel's June 13, 2025 strike on Iran—Operation Rising Lion—marked a turning point in Middle East security, targeting nuclear facilities, IRGC leadership, and missile infrastructure. In this report, Wikistrat analyzes the operation’s objectives, strategic timing, and regional implications, including the collapse of nuclear negotiations and the risk of wider conflict. Read the full report for expert insights and forward-looking scenarios.

After the 2025 crisis shattered years of calm, India and Pakistan face a tense future. In a Wikistrat webinar, Michael Kugelman examines how rising nationalism, shifting alliances, and lower thresholds for escalation are reshaping this nuclear-armed rivalry. While open conflict has paused, the risk of renewed confrontation remains. Can cautious stability hold, or will the region slip back into crisis in the months ahead?

On December 7, Wikistrat hosted a webinar to analyze the rapid unraveling of the Assad regime in Syria and its regional implication

Iran expert Dr. Raz Zimmt discusses how recent developments are shaping Iran's security strategy and Israel's potential responses

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Expert panel to analyze Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region and its implications

Following the attacks on Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh, Wikistrat CEO hosted an expert panel with ME experts Neil Quilliam and Sina Azodi

In a groundbreaking retaliation on the night of April 13th, Iran launched its first ever direct strike against Israeli territory,...

On March 13, 2024, Wikistrat CEO Oren Kesler hosted a special webinar with Russia military expert Keir Giles. In this, they discussed...

As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, a new Wikistrat report provides an analysis of four potential trajectories for Gaza by 2026, weighing...

Recent attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi militia in the Red Sea have put the vital shipping region in the spotlight. The...

As the war between Hamas and Israel continues, Iran's next moves remain unclear. To better understand Iran's motives and potential...

Wagner’s challenge to Putin’s authority on June 24, while shocking, was short-lived. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner...

It has been a year since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe...