The Force
Coverage of The Force in the Nexus archive.
- Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz, senior Iranian sources say
Iran is determined to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz and seek international recognition of its authority to levy fees on ships in the Gulf, even if it requires force, according to senior Iranian sources.
- A Continent Argues With Itself: How African States Settle Who Decides
Across Africa, power is being settled through ballot, bargain, and force. Nigeria's Ekiti State re-elected its governor on June 20, a rare incumbent win, while Kenya's ruling coalition passed a contested tax bill in parliament with 122 votes to 40. South Africa is mentioned in the context of political dynamics.
- The $54 billion drone boom
The article highlights the rapid growth of the $54 billion drone industry, emphasizing how unmanned systems are transforming the movement of goods, intelligence, and military force globally.
- Graham: Trump will ‘obliterate’ Iran if it contests US control of Strait of Hormuz
Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that President Trump will use force to take control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran if negotiations fail, and the U.S. would charge a fee for ships passing through the strait.