Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
How Israel's Ground Invasion of Lebanon Began
How Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon in October 2024, targeting Hezbollah tunnels and fighters while Iran launched ballistic missiles at
Shock and Awe in Lebanon: How Israel Began its War with Hezbollah
Discover how Israel dismantled Hezbollah's communications with explosive pagers, setting the stage for a new war in Lebanon through precision strikes.
The Iranian Military Is Better Than You Think, and Israel Shouldn't Underestimate It
Analysis of Iran's military strengths including 610k personnel, missile arsenals, and asymmetric capabilities that pose genuine strategic challenges.
Yahya Sinwar: The Mastermind Behind the October 7 Attacks
An in-depth analysis of Yahya Sinwar's rise through Hamas, his years in an Israeli prison, and his strategic orchestration of the October 7 attacks.
The Battle of Khasham: When Wagner Commandos and US Special Operators Clashed
How 30 US commandos and allied air power destroyed a 500-strong Wagner and Syrian force at Khasham in February 2018, the first US-Russia clash since the
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Life and Legacy of Israel's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
A comprehensive profile of Benjamin Netanyahu covering his family roots, military service, political career, and the controversies defining Israel's
Global Flashpoints: Israeli Strikes, Ukrainian Drones, and Chinese Espionage
An in-depth analysis of recent geopolitical events, including Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Ukrainian drone swarms in Russia, and Chinese espionage in New
The Resurgence of the Syrian Civil War: Escalating Violence in 2024
Discover how the Syrian Civil War is restarting in 2024, driven by an ISIS resurgence, lucrative drug trades, and escalating regional violence.
Why Russia, China, and North Korea Abandoned Iran
When Israel and America bombed Iran, the Axis of Upheaval did nothing. Here is why Russia, China, and North Korea left their partner to fight alone.
Israel's Raids in the West Bank: What Happened, and Why It Matters
Israel launched its largest West Bank military operation in decades across Jenin, Tulkarem, Tubas, and Nablus. Here is what happened and why it matters.
How Many Have Really Died in Gaza? An Analysis of the Death Toll
An analysis of Gaza's contested death toll, examining MoH data, the Lancet letter's 186,000 claim, and what researchers say about the true casualty count.
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and