The U.S. withdrawal from Ukraine and the broader European theater has exposed Europe’s significant security and defense weaknesses, along with the short-sightedness and lack of long-term planning in relying on a relationship with Washington. Europe’s…
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Following the phone call between Trump and Putin, Europe entered what French President Macron described as an “electroshock,” feeling ignored and sidelined in the talks to end the conflict in Ukraine. In doing so, the…
Major Political Developments Leading to Rapid Transformation in Lebanon External Influence and the War in Gaza:Shortly after the assassination of leaders of Iran’s party Hezbollah by Israel and before the ceasefire, calls emerged in Lebanon…
British PM Rishi Sunak will be visiting the Middle East on the heels of Biden as is customary for the British to show support for US policies. It is important to understand Britain’s role in…
Washington has halted wider action against Netanyahu as Biden in an extraordinary trip to Israel personally travelled to give Netanyahu the warning about crossing the red line in Gaza. It also coincides with the Israeli…
The recent large-scale operation by the al-Qassam Brigades has exposed vulnerabilities in Israeli deterrence when confronted by determined adversaries. Despite Israel’s military superiority and international backing, the operation demonstrated that its stability remains contingent on…
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a multi-front attack on Israel from Gaza, utilizing ground forces, paragliders, and sea-based incursions, alongside more than 2,000 rocket launches. This assault caught Israel by surprise, challenging its defense…