Firas Modad

Firas Modad, geopolitics expert on Gulf security and great-power ties. He explores Strait passage tactics and why Gulf states fear food and oil disruptions. He outlines external help to Iran, Gulf militaries’ reliance on patrons, and the territorial and energy stakes from Kuwait to Khuzestan. He also examines risks of multi‑front wars, smaller states’ maneuvers, Turkey’s role, and Levant tensions.