India, April 25 -- The most destabilising fault line may not lie in the waters of the Gulf, but within the United States itself, where a fractured policy establishment-marked by resignations, intelligence leaks, and competing strategic doctrines-has eroded Washington's credibility as a coherent negotiating force

As of late April 2026, the geopolitical landscape is defined by a fragile, high-stakes standoff between Washington and Tehran. What began as a series of targeted strikes in February has devolved into a "grey zone" conflict that threatens to reshape the global financial order and dismantle established maritime security protocols. The situation is a volatile mix of tactical military manoeuvres, internal US political instability, an...