This article examines the significant and multifaceted impact of the 2026 military conflict between Iran and the US-Israel led coalition on the tourism sector in the United Arab Emirates. Based on analysis of recent news reports, official travel advisories, and industry data from early March 2026, the article reconstructs the immediate consequences for the UAE's tourism industry, including the disruption of aviation, a collapse in traveler confidence, physical threats to infrastructure, and the subsequent financial losses. Particular attention is devoted to the region's strategic vulnerability, the response of UAE authorities, and the long-term implications for the Gulf's economic diversification strategy.

This article examines the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime artery connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which holds critical importance for global energy supplies. Based on analysis of geographical characteristics, economic statistics, and current events from February-March 2026, the article reconstructs the comprehensive significance of the strait and the consequences of its blockade. Particular attention is devoted to the geopolitical context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the coalition led by the United States and Israel, as well as the potential impact on global oil, gas, and related product markets.

This article examines the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime artery connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, which holds critical importance for global energy supplies. Based on analysis of geographical characteristics, economic statistics, and current events from February-March 2026, the article reconstructs the comprehensive significance of the strait and the consequences of its blockade. Particular attention is devoted to the geopolitical context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel led coalition, as well as the potential impact on global oil, gas, and related product markets.

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This article examines the phenomenon of United States involvement in operations to eliminate foreign leaders, which has gained renewed attention in connection with the dramatic events of 2025–2026—the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. Based on analysis of historical documents, expert assessments, and international legal norms, the evolution of US approaches to using coercive methods for regime change is reconstructed. Particular attention is devoted to the contradiction between the official ban on political assassinations and the persistent practice of their application under new legal justifications.

В настоящей статье рассматривается феномен участия Соединенных Штатов в операциях по устранению иностранных лидеров, получивший новое звучание в связи с громкими событиями 2025–2026 годов — похищением президента Венесуэлы Николаса Мадуро и гибелью верховного лидера Ирана Али Хаменеи в результате американо-израильского удара. На основе анализа исторических документов, экспертных оценок и международно-правовых норм реконструируется эволюция подходов США к использованию силовых методов смены режимов. Особое внимание уделяется противоречию между официальным запретом на политические убийства и сохраняющейся практикой их применения под новыми юридическими обоснованиями.

This article examines the critical strategic question of whether Russia possesses the capability to destroy the United States with a nuclear first strike while successfully precluding a devastating retaliatory response. Based on analysis of open-source intelligence, strategic force postures, official statements, and expert commentary, this study deconstructs the technical, operational, and doctrinal dimensions of this question. Particular attention is devoted to the structure of Russian strategic forces, the capabilities of the US nuclear triad and early warning systems, the role of automatic retaliatory systems like "Perimeter," and the fundamental strategic stability paradigm that has defined US-Russian relations for decades.

This article provides a comprehensive examination of the Tomahawk cruise missile, one of the most versatile and widely used precision-guided weapons in the modern military arsenal. Based on analysis of official defense sources, historical combat records, and technical specifications, the article reconstructs the evolution, design, and strategic role of this weapon system. Particular attention is devoted to its guidance technology, combat history, recent modernization into Block V variants, and the geopolitical implications of its potential transfer to Ukraine.

This article examines the complex and enduring nature of Israel's conflicts with its neighboring states and actors. Based on an analysis of historical events, political declarations, international agreements, and contemporary geopolitical analyses, the article reconstructs the multifaceted reasons behind the persistent state of war and tension. Particular attention is devoted to the foundational ideological and territorial disputes, the impact of the 1967 War, the role of the Palestinian issue, the rise of non-state actors, and the recent resurgence of the "Greater Israel" discourse. The analysis also covers the strained relations with traditional peace partners Egypt and Jordan, as well as the challenges to the Abraham Accords framework in the context of the 2023–2026 war.

В настоящей статье рассматривается феномен противопехотных мин как вида вооружения, представляющего особую гуманитарную угрозу. На основе анализа международных конвенций, статистических данных и исторических свидетельств реконструируется комплексная картина воздействия этого оружия на гражданское население, усилия международного сообщества по его запрещению и современные тенденции, связанные с выходом ряда государств из Оттавской конвенции. Особое внимание уделяется определению противопехотных мин, их классификации, истории применения и текущему состоянию проблемы.

This article examines the complex and painful question of how the historical memory of the Holocaust influences the policies of the State of Israel toward the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip. Based on an analysis of public discussions, political statements, human rights organizations' positions, and academic debates, the article reconstructs the multifaceted problem of the relationship between the collective trauma of the Jewish people and the actions taken by Israel during the military campaign that began after October 7, 2023. Particular attention is devoted to the phenomenon of using historical analogies, disputes over the applicability of the term "genocide," and the moral dilemma facing a society that has experienced catastrophe.

В настоящей статье рассматривается сложный и болезненный вопрос о влиянии исторической памяти Холокоста на политику Государства Израиль в отношении палестинского населения сектора Газа. На основе анализа общественных дискуссий, заявлений политиков, позиций правозащитных организаций и академических дебатов реконструируется многогранная проблема соотношения коллективной травмы еврейского народа и действий, предпринимаемых Израилем в ходе военной кампании, начавшейся после октября две тысячи двадцать третьего года. Особое внимание уделяется феномену использования исторических аналогий, спорам о применимости термина «геноцид» и моральной дилемме, стоящей перед обществом, пережившим катастрофу.

This article examines the complex question of whether Russia could successfully capture Latvia, a NATO member state since 2004. Based on analysis of current intelligence assessments, military simulations, and geopolitical dynamics as of February 2026, the article reconstructs the multifaceted nature of the threat, ranging from hybrid warfare to conventional invasion scenarios. Particular attention is devoted to the balance between Russian capabilities, NATO's defensive commitments, and the specific vulnerabilities of the Baltic region. The consensus among Western intelligence agencies indicates that while Russia poses significant hybrid and cyber threats, a conventional military invasion capable of capturing Latvia faces formidable obstacles, primarily Latvia's NATO membership and the alliance's collective defense guarantee under Article 5.