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On Regional Security, Saudi Arabia Keeps Its Options Open

Events from the past few days underscore just how much Israel, in its continued attacks in the Middle East, has rattled the Arab world. On Sept. 17, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, where they signed a strategic mutual defense agreement […]

Daily Memo: On Security in Syria

Israeli terms. Israel has reportedly presented Syria with a proposal for a new security agreement. The plan would see the establishment of a no-fly...

Russia’s Silent Support for Venezuela

In late August, after talks between the United States and Russia failed to bring any kind of resolution to the war in Ukraine, Washington...

Daily Memo: Clashes in the South China Sea, Indonesian Protests

Maritime tensions. China accused the Philippines of “invading” Chinese territorial waters in the disputed Scarborough Shoal. According to Beijing, more than 10 Philippine vessels...

Could Turkey and Pakistan Become Israel’s Next Targets?

In 1978, Israel and Egypt signed the Camp David Accords, and a decade later, Jordan relinquished all administrative responsibilities for the West Bank. These...

Daily Memo: US-China Trade Tensions, Israel Readies Next Gaza Operation

Trade talks. U.S. and Chinese delegations met Sunday in Madrid to discuss trade and economic issues, including U.S. tariffs, export controls and the TikTok...

The 2020s and Its Historic Shift: Turkey’s Evolution

The Anatolian Peninsula was once the center of one of the most powerful empires in history. The Ottoman Empire lasted from the 14th century...

Daily Memo: Israeli Expansion, Russia-Belarus Drills

Plans for the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an “umbrella agreement” aimed at expanding settlements in the West Bank. The agreement...

The Meaning of Russia’s Drone Incursion Into Poland

On Sept. 9, Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace during a wider strike on Ukraine, forcing Warsaw to close airports, scramble defenses and shoot...

Daily Memo: Doha’s Response, US-Belarus Talks

Qatari defiance. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments accusing Doha of “harboring terrorists” after Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in...

US Middle East Strategy After Israel’s Doha Strike

Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital represent an escalation with far-reaching strategic consequences. The attack in Doha blindsided the U.S., exacerbated...

Daily Memo: Israel’s Strike in Qatar and the Regional Fallout

Targeting Hamas. Israel on Tuesday carried out an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. The strike involved 15 fighter jets launching 10 munitions against...

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