Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
Aleppo Has Fallen in 2024: How HTS Rebels Captured Syria's Largest City in Days
HTS-led rebel offensive captures Aleppo in four days, November 2024. Regime forces retreat as Operation Deterrence of Aggression advances toward Damascus.
Israel and Lebanon Have a Ceasefire: What Happens Next
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire on Nov 27, 2024. Hezbollah withdraws from southern Lebanon over 60 days. Details on enforcement and what's next.
The Art of War: The Anatomy and Global History of Rebellion
Explore the fundamental mechanics of rebellion, from ancient uprisings in Athens to modern insurgencies in the Middle East, Myanmar, and global
Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination: Why the Global Intelligence Community Is in Crisis
Why Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence has alarmed the global intelligence community and threatens Five Eyes alliance.
Inside Israel's Merkava Tank: Combat Performance Analysis in Gaza Urban Warfare
Analysis of Merkava tank combat performance in Gaza. 35 damaged, zero destroyed since invasion began. Trophy system effectiveness examined.
Yemen's Decade of Crisis: Proxy War, Humanitarian Collapse, and Global Shipping
Explore the complex web of factions, historical divides, and international interventions driving Yemen's catastrophic civil war and global shipping crisis.
The Highway of Death: The Most Controversial Event of the Gulf War Explained
Explore the Highway of Death, the Gulf War's most controversial bombing. Examine casualties, civilian impact, and lasting consequences.
Israel’s Strike on Iran and the Expanding Middle East War
Analyze Israel's unprecedented strike on Iran, the ground offensive in Lebanon, and the geopolitical implications for Middle East peace prospects.
B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Yemen as US and Russia Escalate Operations in Syria
US deploys B-2 stealth bombers against Houthi targets in Yemen while Russia intensifies bombing in Syria. Multi-front escalation raises conflict risks.
The Failure of the Syrian Civil War and Assad's Return to Power
Explore the catastrophic outcomes of the Syrian Civil War, the rise of ISIS, the ongoing refugee crisis, and Bashar Al-Assad's return to regional power.
Israel's Strike on Iran: Operation Days of Repentance and the Widening Middle East War
How Israel's October 2024 strike on Iran was engineered to punish without escalating, while the grinding war in Lebanon pushed the region toward a wider conflict.
The Life, Leadership, and Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah
Explore the life of Hassan Nasrallah, his rise to lead Hezbollah, his military strategies against Israel, and his assassination in Beirut.