Israel/Palestine Conflict

The fighting that erupted between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7 was no ordinary flare-up. It shattered the relative calm observed in the Middle East over the past few of years – a result of Israel’s efforts to reclaim its international status; of Iran’s efforts to reconcile with its neighbors; and of new alignments slowly forming among erstwhile enemies. Regional leadership and power dynamics are directly at stake, as is the potential shape of the Middle East itself.

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The State of the Israeli-Gaza Conflict

The origins of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict are pretty well known. Gaza, the narrow strip of land running to the Sinai Peninsula, was originally...

The Drumbeat of War in the Middle East

Threats of impending war have permeated the Middle East since Israel’s establishment in 1948. Though Egypt made peace with Israel in 1978 and Jordan...

The Eclipse of the Palestinian Question

Until the 1970s, the Palestinian question had preoccupied the Arab world since the creation of Israel in 1948. Public figures and ordinary Arabs were...

West Bank Violence Stalls Arab-Israeli Normalization

Last month, three senior U.S. officials visited Israel and the Palestinian Territories to try to avert a third Palestinian intifada. National Security Adviser Jake...

Special Collection on the Middle East

This complete work consists of several dozen essays spread out over 8 parts tackling the region’s conflicts and historical evolution, relating them to contemporary issues. Divided into distinct regions and critical issues, the Special Collection of the Middle East is your source to better understand this volatile region and to be prepared for what comes next.

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Daily Memo: Pezeshkian Travels to Iraq, Hamas Negotiates in Qatar

Iran-Iraq relations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Iraq on Wednesday for a two-day visit, his first trip abroad since taking office in July....

Daily Memo: Ukraine War Update, Russian Grain Forecast

Russian advances. Russia has reportedly launched a major counteroffensive in the southwestern region of Kursk. It apparently made significant headway on the western flank...

Daily Memo: China-Russia Trade, Iranian Support for Armenia

Trade complications. Some Chinese banks are placing restrictions on local suppliers that work with Russian partners, according to a report by Russia’s Vedomosti newspaper....

Daily Memo: Turkey’s Exports to Israel, Putin’s Comments on Ukraine

Turkey and Israel. Turkish goods continue to reach Israel through the Palestinian territories despite Ankara’s ban, introduced in May, on exports to the country...

Daily Memo: German Auto Industry, Israel’s View on the West Bank

Tough times. German carmaker Volkswagen is considering closing at least one of its factories in Germany, the company said on Monday, amid rising competition...

Daily Memo: Israel Update

Split in the Cabinet. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reportedly presented a plan to the security Cabinet calling for a cease-fire with Hamas in...

Implications of the War’s Spread to the West Bank

Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has yet to break Hamas, and now the security situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating. The volatility...

Daily Memo: Libya Cease-Fire Unraveling, China Plans Ukraine Peace Talks

Libya on edge. The eastern Libyan government has halted all oil production and exports in a significant escalation between Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s eastern forces...

Daily Memo: Semiconductor Plant in Germany, Iranian Air Defense in Mali

European chipmaking. Construction began on Tuesday on a new semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany. The European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is a joint venture involving...

Daily Memo: More Ammunition for Ukraine, Abbas Asks for Gaza Trip

Weapons for Kyiv. The Czech Republic plans to use revenue generated from frozen Russian assets to buy ammunition for Ukraine, the country’s Defense Ministry...

Daily Memo: Sanctions Compliance, Belarusian Defenses

Kazakh priorities. Kazakhstan will not “blindly follow” Western sanctions against Russia if they hurt Kazakh companies that are the main employers in their sectors,...

Daily Memo: Russia Sanctions Compliance, Iran’s Nuclear Program

U.S. support for Kazakhstan. The U.S. is considering ways to help Kazakh businesses affected by Western sanctions against Russia find alternative markets, U.S. Ambassador...

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Israel and Hezbollah Escalation | ClubGPF Podcast+ Bonus with Hilal Khashan

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Will the Israel-Hamas War spread across the region? After months of Hezbollah and the IDF exchanging fire, attacks have escalated in recent weeks. Middle East Analyst Hilal Khashan joined host Christian Smith on our recent Podcast+ episode for ClubGPF members to discuss the conflict at the border, and how realistic a full-scale war might be.

The Changing Landscape of Threats | ClubGPF Preview with George Friedman and Rear Admiral Doug Fears

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Geopolitical and national security threats are constantly changing and evolving, sometimes it’s hard to keep up. In this ClubGPF live discussion, Rear Admiral (ret) Douglas Fears, Former U.S. Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to the President joined GPF Chairman George Friedman to discuss a wide range of threats from cyber to denial of service, malign influences in social media and ballistic missile defense.

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