- 16 May, 2026
What are Iran’s potential next escalation tactics?
In my opinion, the answer is as follows: Iran usually avoids steps that could lead to a full-scale war, although it typically resorts to calculated
Managed Escalation vs. Forced War: A Regional Order Under Strain
The US is betting on a gradual escalation strategy, preferring to manage the conflict rather than ignite it. This involves the gradual deployment of US
US Combat Buildup in the Middle East as of the night of February
To date, the following have arrived in the Middle East: My comment: Dr. Sayed Ghoneim
Russian Warships Arrive at Bandar Abbas
Russian Warships Arrive at Bandar Abbas – Surprise Exercises with IRAN Set to Begin Near Hormuz Chokepoint Amid U.S. warships Presence Russia, Iran, and China
How likely is a US–Israeli strike against Iran under the current circumstances?
First Proposition: No official statement, confirmed information, or trusted leak has been issued regarding the timing of a strike against Iran: It is essential to
Strategic Appreciation of the U.S. Strike Against Iran
First: General situation It is unlikely that the Iranian regime will respond to U.S. demands regarding nuclear negotiations, despite American pressure to force it to
Will The Saudi-emirati Rivalry Transform The Shiite Crescent Into The Saudi Crescent
Major General Dr. Sayed Ghoneim, PhDFellow, Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic StudiesChairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense AffairsVisiting Professor at Royal Military Academy,
From Statecraft to Ragecraft: How Presidential Provocation Is Rewiring the Digital Diplomatic Order
A short video fragment shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account generated global headlines, diplomatic discomfort, and an intense media reaction.
ADEX 2025 Exhibition in Seoul – Republic of Korea
Duration: October 19–23, 2023
Commencement of Investment Returns
For the first time, a delegation from the Institute for Global Security & Defense Affairs (IGSDA) participated in the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition
Two News Items and a Commentary
Professor, MG(ret) Sayed Ghoneim PhD in Political Sciences Chairman, Institute for Global Security and Defense Affairs (IGSDA) News Item 1: Al-Ahram Weekly (English): The Chiefs