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Much Ado About Nothing: The Proliferation Debate Post Venezuela

Soumyadeep Bidyanta0 Comments

The morning of January 3rd, 2026, a U.S. Army delta-force team conducted an operation in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Maduro and his wife. The operation comes in the wake of…

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Results in Iran

Sam Stanton, PhD0 Comments

In the early morning hours of June 22, 2025, American aircraft engaged in direct operations against three Iranian nuclear facilities: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. These attacks involved 125 aircraft and…

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Deterring Iran: The Art of No Deal

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

Since its inception, the Iranian regime (1979) has terrorized and subjugated the Middle East and killed far too many Americans. For nearly 50 years, Iran successfully used a combination of…

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Midnight Hammer and After

Stephen Cimbala1 Comment

American military strikes against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities on June 22 present a tableau of military-operational excellence that surprised Iran and much of the international community. The joint operation featured…

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Shahed-136: Iran’s Long-Range Drone and Its Potential Role in a US Conflict

Mohammad Hassan Sangtarash0 Comments

The Shahed-136 loitering munition gained global attention due to its use in Russia’s war on Ukraine. This drone is relatively inexpensive, possesses a swarm capability, and has a precision-strike capability…

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The Geo-Political Implications of New Syria and Future Pathways

Muhammad Haseeb Riaz0 Comments

The unceremonious ouster of Syrian President Bashar al Assad marks the demise of the last Ba’athist regime in the Middle East. The end of the 54-year-long Assad dynasty can herald…