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In every modern conflict, the narrative precedes the bombs. Long before the first missiles are fired — months, sometimes years in advance — a carefully constructed story has already prepared world opinion to accept the unacceptable. The war against Iran is no exception to this rule. Yet something in this particular conflict resists the familiar logic of wartime communication: neither Washington nor Tel Aviv has ever clearly, consistently, or coherently articulated their strategic and tactical objectives. This absence of clarity, far from being an accident or a failure of messaging, constitutes in itself an analytical indicator of the first order. For when wars are waged in pursuit of legitimate and acknowledged goals, those goals are proclaimed loudly and proudly. History remembers the precision with which the 1991 coalition defined its limited mandate: to drive the Iraqi army out of Kuwait, nothing more. It remembers, too, the clarity — however grounded in deception — with which th...

For several decades, Morocco has made a clear strategic choice: to anchor its military and security doctrine within the Western system. Rabat has thus invested heavily in interoperability with NATO armies , multiplied military cooperation agreements with the United States and European powers, and, more recently, deepened its security and technological cooperation with Israel. This orientation was not merely a policy of military modernization. It rested on a fundamental strategic assumption: integration into the Western security architecture would offer Morocco a form of implicit protection in the event of a major crisis. However, recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East—particularly the tensions linked to the confrontation with Iran —have begun to shake this conviction in several regional capitals. The Gulf precedent: costly but limited alliances The Gulf monarchies have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in their strategic relations with the United States. They have...

The speech delivered this Saturday by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian marks a major turning point in Tehran’s security doctrine. As the war—now entering its second week—shakes the regional balance, the president announced that  Iran would suspend its strikes against Arab countries , on the explicit condition that  these states no longer allow American or Israeli forces to use their bases to launch attacks against Iran . This statement comes at a moment of profound reconfiguration of the strategic landscape in the Middle East. 1. A Conciliatory Message… but a Conditional One In his address, President Pezeshkian expressed apologies to neighboring countries and reaffirmed that Iran harbors no aggressive intentions toward them. He insisted on the need to “work with regional states to guarantee peace and security,” noting that despite the sudden loss of several Iranian leaders during the initial strikes, the country’s armed forces acted autonomously and within the fram...

For eight consecutive days, Iran has unveiled a subtle yet formidable evolution in its military posture. While ballistic missile launches have steadily declined, drone operations have surged — exposing a structural vulnerability at the very heart of Israel’s and the United States’ defensive architecture. Ballistic Missiles: A Decline That Misleads Missile launches over the past eight days: Day 1: 350 Day 2: 175 Day 3: 120 Day 4: 50 Day 5: 40 Day 6: 32 Day 7: 28 Day 8: 15 At first sight, the downward slope appears reassuring — even stabilizing. Yet it is nothing of the sort. It reflects a deliberate recalibration: Tehran is conserving its high‑value missiles while shifting the pressure onto a far more disruptive instrument. Drone Swarms: The True Axis of Iran’s Strategy Drone launches in the same period: Day 1: 294 Day 2: 541 Day 3: 200 Days 4–8: Continuing to rise, with swarms still inbound Unlike ballistic missiles, drones are inexpensive, abundant, and expendable — the qu...

The Violent Reshaping of Global Power Dynamics — Accelerated by the War Against Iran, the Washington–Madrid Rift, and Russia’s Threat to Cut Gas Supplies to Europe — Could Trigger a Severe Energy Shock for Morocco.  Behind diplomatic niceties lies a simple strategic reality: Morocco’s energy architecture rests on a fragile logistical device that depends almost entirely on Spain — a country whose priorities are now overwhelmingly redirected toward ensuring Europe’s energy security. I. The Breakdown of the Maghreb Gas System The current situation has its roots in the termination of the Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline (GME) contract in 2021. This 1,620‑kilometre pipeline historically carried Algerian gas to Spain via Morocco. When Algeria decided not to renew the transit agreement, Morocco suddenly lost direct access to Algerian gas. To compensate for this structural rupture, Rabat set up an unprecedented four‑step mechanism: Purchasing LNG on international markets Unloading in Spain’s re...

The decision to launch the offensive against Iran on February 28 was not merely a matter of operational convenience. In modern military strategy, the choice of date is itself a component of the maneuver —a way to shape the narrative, manage perceptions, and amplify psychological impact. The timing sits in a dense symbolic corridor: it comes just ahead of Purim , a Jewish festival associated in biblical tradition with the downfall of a Persian court figure, and it also falls within the early days of Ramadan , a period whose strategic memory in the Arab world is often linked to the opening phase of the October 1973 war. The point is not to overread symbolism, but to recognize its function: cognitive warfare thrives on resonant timing —it rallies domestic audiences, signals intent outward, and imposes psychological pressure on the adversary. In this sense, time becomes an effect multiplier . Operational Profile and Strike Architecture The joint U.S.–Israeli attack—framed by Tel Aviv as ...