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Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts?

Is This the Right Moment to Act Against Iran on All Fronts?

The Middle East experienced significant geopolitical shifts over the past year. In October 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths. Israel’s subsequent military response led…
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An Endgame in Ukraine

An Endgame in Ukraine

The incoming Trump administration will pick up the Ukraine dossier where the outgoing administration left it. As American leadership moves away from election rhetorics and back to the reality of…
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Ukraine’s Incursion into Russia: What’s Next for the Peace Process?

Ukraine’s Incursion into Russia: What’s Next for the Peace Process?

In August 2024, Ukraine launched a significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, advancing up to 30 kilometers and gaining control of 1,200 square kilometers and 93 villages. Analysts suggest the…
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The Return of Battlefield Nuclear Weapons

The Return of Battlefield Nuclear Weapons

The United States’ and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight to repel a Russian invasion may, ultimately, depending on the state of the conflict,…
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Iran’s Quest for Middle East Hegemony

Iran’s Quest for Middle East Hegemony

Since the Islamist Revolution (1979) Iran’s strategic intent experienced little change—drive the United States out of the Middle East. The Iranian regime aims at establishing dominance in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon,…
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