# regional stability
Latest news and articles about regional stability
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Why Iran Has Few Friends: The Three Contradictions That Keep It Isolated
Iran’s limited friendship network stems from three intertwined contradictions: its revolutionary export and proxy strategy, the trade-off between security confrontation and economic dependence, and transactional ties with major powers rather than deep alliances. Domestic factionalism and fragile regional detente make lasting normalization unlikely, with consequences for regional stability and global policy choices.
Trump Confirms Dispatch of Second U.S. Carrier to Middle East, Raising Stakes in Regional Power Play
Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. will deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling a stepped-up American military posture amid persistent regional tensions. The move is intended to deter attacks and reassure allies, but it also raises the risk of miscalculation and broader economic and geopolitical consequences.
Slovak Lawmaker Criticises Japan’s Takaichi as Threatening One‑China Consensus and Regional Stability
Michal Bartek, vice‑chair of Slovakia’s parliamentary Defence and Security Committee, condemned remarks by Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi as irresponsible and dangerous for challenging the One China principle. He warned that confrontational rhetoric risks destabilising East Asia and reflects Tokyo’s growing alignment with Washington at the expense of regional and economic interests.
U.S. to Open Diplomatic Outpost in Venezuela as Washington Consolidates Control
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to open a diplomatic facility in Venezuela to obtain "real‑time information" and engage directly with Caracas following a U.S. operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro. The step formalizes Washington's on‑the‑ground role and raises questions about sovereignty, regional reactions, and future access to Venezuelan oil resources.
Iran Says Cities Calm After Protests; Tehran Blames Israel and U.S. as Turkey Urges Stability
Iran’s parliamentary speaker told Turkey that nationwide calm has been restored after recent unrest, blaming the disturbances on Israeli and U.S. backing for ‘‘terrorists.’’ Turkey urged continued stability, while Washington’s warnings of possible intervention and Tehran’s external-conspiracy narrative deepen polarization and raise the risk of further escalation.
Díaz‑Canel Rejects U.S. Pressure After Deaths of Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela, Rally in Havana Signals Defiance
President Miguel Díaz‑Canel presided over a mass rally in Havana to mourn 32 Cuban servicemen killed in a recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, denouncing U.S. coercion and warning that Cuba will defend its sovereignty. The event solidifies Havana’s defiant posture, complicates U.S. policy in Latin America and could prompt deeper alignments between Cuba and other global powers.
Venezuelan Military Says U.S. Strike Killed Dozens as Caracas Demands Return of Maduro
Venezuelan officials say a U.S. attack on January 3 killed dozens of Venezuelan soldiers and that U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Caracas has established a committee for victims’ families, announced a national memorial and demanded the immediate release of Maduro, while casualty figures and claims remain unverified.