SAGE examines how economic coercion is reshaping the US–Iran confrontation into a wider test of Chinese, Russian and Iranian strategic thresholds. As each actor probes how far it can push without triggering direct conflict, repeated escalation risks becoming normalised—with potentially dangerous consequences.
SAGE Strategic Intelligence Brief #005 Threshold Conditioning in the Indo-Pacific — Winning Without Invading Taiwan 17 August 2026 SAGE International… Read more >
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SAGE Strategic Intelligence Brief #002 The Closure of Hormuz: The First Major Test of the Switzerland Agreement 22 June 2026… Read more >
SAGE Strategic INTELLIGENCE BRIEF #001 The Switzerland Agreement: Ceasefire or Strategic Pause? 18 June 2026 SAGE International Australia Author Dr… Read more >
Dr. John Bruni is Founder & CEO of South Australian geopolitical think tank, SAGE International. He is also Host of… Read more >
Dr. John Bruni SAGE International Adelaide, South Australia 31/05/24 KEY TAKEAWAYS Frustration Among Experts: There is palpable frustration among… Read more >
Dr. John Bruni SAGE International Adelaide, South Australia 07/05/24 KEY TAKEAWAYS Accelerated Offensive Timeline: Russia may expedite its offensive against… Read more >
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