A new report by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) highlights the alarming role of Yemen’s Houthi intelligence apparatus, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), in perpetuating...
Senator Rubio’s nomination as Secretary of State signals a toughened U.S. foreign policy on China, with a focus on human rights, trade, and national security. Senator...
Kyiv claims responsibility for the targeted killing of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, accused of ordering widespread use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine. The assassination of...
Revelations of a covert dialogue between Italian intelligence and Syria’s Assad regime highlight the contradictions in Italy’s foreign policy amid a collapsing Syrian state. Recent allegations...
Tehran’s introspection following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria reflects the Iranian leadership’s preoccupation with ensuring its own survival amid mounting internal and external...
The reported buildup of Turkish military forces near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city along the Syria-Turkey border, marks a dangerous turning point in the already volatile Syrian...
Russia’s latest rhetoric, emphasizing the need to prepare for a potential conflict with NATO while intensifying its war in Ukraine, signals a significant escalation in its...
The recent Chinese spy scandal involving Yang Tengbo, or “Chris Yang,” has revealed significant vulnerabilities within the British establishment, exposing systemic flaws in security protocols and...
Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ascent signals a generational shift, but will it drive transformation or perpetuate conflict? Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has emerged as...
Rare earths, Treasury holdings, and the high-stakes game of economic retaliation. Donald Trump’s proposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods could ignite a devastating trade war with...
Can Turkey’s diplomatic efforts hold against regional complexities and shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa? The Turkish-brokered Ethiopian-Somalian joint declaration has generated cautious optimism, but...
Southern Africa’s $45M Military Depot: A Strategic Move Amid Rising Regional Challenges The Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) decision to establish a $45 million military logistics...
The apparent disbandment and retreat of the Fatemiyoun Brigade (Afghan Shiite fighters) and Zainebiyoun Brigade (Pakistani Shiite fighters) mark a significant blow to Iran’s regional proxy...
Amman on Edge as Syrian Power Vacuum and Iranian Influence Threaten Kingdom’s Stability The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has sent shockwaves through neighboring...
Potential military action signals a stark departure from past U.S. policy on Iran. The Wall Street Journal’s report on the Trump administration’s consideration of preemptive strikes...
How Syria’s Captagon trade hastened the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria was sudden and surprising, but one of...
Abuses by Wagner Mercenaries and Armed Groups Spark Concerns for Mali’s Future. The withdrawal of the U.N. peacekeeping mission from Mali in late 2022 has left...
The collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime after decades of authoritarian rule has ushered in both a moment of liberation and a haunting reckoning. As Syrians...
Examining the geopolitical motives behind Iran, Turkey, and Qatar’s rhetoric against Israeli actions in Syria Iran and Turkey’s vocal denunciation of Israel’s actions in Syria is...
As Assad’s regime falls, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham positions itself as a transitional leader. Is this a genuine pivot or strategic optics? The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s...
As Assad’s regime faces collapse, Iran’s influence across the Middle East unravels. For decades, Iran’s “Shia Crescent” has symbolized its ambition to expand influence across the...
Escalating Tensions in Syria Test U.S. Strategies Amid IS Resurgence. As Syria attempts to rebuild after years of civil war, the United States finds itself walking...
As Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapses, the rise of Islamist rebels raises critical questions about the nation’s future governance and stability. The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad marks...
Moscow faces a dilemma as Trump’s potential Ukraine peace proposals threaten to unravel Putin’s long-term strategy. Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House has sparked...
How Qatar’s Influence Surges Across the Middle East Amid Assad’s Collapse and Tehran’s Diminishing Role. The dramatic fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad marks a seismic...
How assassination, failed governance, and gang rule plunged Haiti into its current crisis. Haiti is facing one of the worst crises in its turbulent history, with...
Assad’s weakening grip reignites Syria’s civil war, forcing Israel into a complex geopolitical gamble. The Syrian civil war, rekindled with a surprising rebel offensive on Aleppo,...
US Africa Command faces strategic crossroads under Trump’s foreign policy priorities and rising global competition. The future of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) hangs in...
The deployment of US forces in Syria highlights a multifaceted mission that balances counterterrorism efforts against ISIS with navigating the broader regional tensions. Officially, the US...
The political turmoil in France is reaching a critical juncture as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces an imminent no-confidence vote. With parliamentary forces aligning against him,...
The swift and surprising capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels last week marks a significant turn in the ongoing instability of the Middle East. Once a...
The Syrian regime, long propped up by the strategic partnership of Iran and Russia, is teetering on the brink of losing Aleppo, a city that symbolizes...
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Africa marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Africa relations, highlighting a shift from aid-focused to investment-driven engagement. His stops in Angola...
Nearly three weeks after the contentious 2024 election, a clearer picture has emerged of the dynamics that propelled Donald Trump back into the White House. The...
The election of Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro as Somaliland’s president ushers in a pivotal era for Somaliland, known for its political stability in the tumultuous Horn...
Iran’s recent quietness on its threatened “retaliation” against Israel raises questions about the motivations behind its rhetoric and the possible shifts in strategy as regional dynamics...
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House has quickly introduced a fresh level of diplomatic unpredictability to the already volatile landscape of Israel’s ongoing conflicts...
Israel’s recent airstrikes against Iran mark a significant shift in the longstanding tension between the two regional powers, setting the stage for a potentially new norm...
The resurgence of the term “Axis of Evil” to describe China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran signals growing concern in Washington about the deepening ties between...
The collapse of Iran’s regional influence, catalyzed by Israel’s recent military operations, marks a profound shift in the Middle East’s political landscape. A series of strikes...
The recent meeting of Somalia’s National Consultative Council, aimed at resolving key governance issues, has ended in failure, according to Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre. The...
Israel faces tough choices in determining its potential retaliation against Iran, with military and nuclear sites at the forefront of potential targets. Following Iran’s recent ballistic...
As tensions rise, Israel faces critical decisions about retaliating against Iran’s aggression while managing the risk of broader conflict. The Iranian missile attack on Israel this...
As the skies over Israel once again light up with missile fire, the source is unmistakable: the Islamic Republic of Iran. In what has become a...
Israel Prepares for a Protracted Conflict as Third Lebanon War Escalates The ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border mark a significant...
Israel’s recent airstrikes on the Iranian-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, particularly the second round of strikes on September 29, highlight a critical moment in the broader...
Addis Ababa emphasizes regional development goals while Somalia and Egypt express concerns over territorial and security implications. Ethiopia’s recent agreement with Somaliland has drawn strong reactions...
Far-right Chega party leads Lisbon rally demanding stricter immigration controls and expulsion of criminal immigrants The recent protests in Lisbon, led by the far-right Chega party,...
One Year After October 7 Attacks, Israel Dismantles Iran’s Terrorist Networks and Shifts Middle Eastern Power Dynamics The disintegration of Iran’s Shi’ite Islamic caliphate network—spanning Hezbollah,...
For nearly two decades, Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s leader, was an adversary that Israel came to rely on—paradoxically, as a stabilizing force. Despite his fiery rhetoric and...
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