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Graphic Essay: US Military Buildup in the Middle East

Since 2023, the United States has quietly increased its military presence throughout the Middle East. Its gradual buildup reflects a recalibrated defensive posture aimed at deterring Iranian aggression and containing the growing threat posed by Iran-backed proxies, particularly the Houthi rebels in Yemen. However, contrary to speculation that Washington could be preparing for some kind […]

Daily Memo: Signs of Escalation in India-Pakistan Tensions

Making preparations? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will convene a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs on Wednesday to discuss the government’s response...

Russia’s Deteriorating Internal Security

On April 25, a lieutenant general in the Russian military was killed in Balashikha, a town located near Moscow. A few months earlier, the...

Daily Memo: Israel’s Plans for Gaza

Israel's deadline. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has set a deadline of next October to end the Gaza war, Israel Hayom reported, citing a...

In Europe, a Blackout Brings Hard Truths to Light

On April 28, millions across Spain, Portugal and parts of France were plunged into darkness after a massive, unexpected power outage. Metro systems stalled,...

Daily Memo: Updates on Russia-Ukraine and India-Pakistan

Kursk update. North Korea confirmed for the first time that it deployed troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine. According to state news agency...

How Wars End

Wars – which I will define broadly as matters of military conflict sustained partly by the nature of the soldiers fighting and partly by...

Daily Memo: Tensions in Kashmir

Exchanging fire. The Pakistani army on Friday reportedly opened fire across the Line of Control in India-controlled Kashmir amid escalating friction between the two...

What the Latest India-Pakistan Conflict Means for the US

A recent attack in the India-controlled region of Kashmir, reportedly conducted by Pakistan-backed militants, came at a bad time for the government in New...

Daily Memo: Iran’s Preparations, India’s Response

Tehran on edge. Iran is fortifying its underground nuclear facilities, even as talks with the U.S. on its nuclear program continue, according to a...

A New Challenge to Kim’s Rule in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be facing a new threat to his grip on power led by none other than his own...

Daily Memo: Another Round of Ukraine Talks

More talks. A new round of negotiations over the fate of Ukraine began in London on April 23, with the United States, the United...

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