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Russia Hearing the European Clamour for War, Announces it is Ready
Alastair Crooke, 25 June 2026
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The Price and Consequences of Defeat
Conflicts Forum’s compilation of pieces from leading Israeli political & security commentators (predominantly translated from Hebrew), 24 June 2026
The Price of Defeat -- ‘Trump pressured Netanyahu to agree to withdrawal from the five poin...
Auguries for US to strike a deal with Iran and/or Russia are dark
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Israel mourns its strategic defeat
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Includes commentaries by Alastair Crooke. Conflicts Forum analyses geo-politics & geo-financial shifts, with a focus on the Middle East / West Asia, combining a unique blend of strategic perspective with experienced political know-how.
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