Moldova’s Fear of Russian Aggression Grows
The Moldovan people in Transdniestria are seriously worried as they fear this time the conflict may erupt on their land.
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Five Prominent Challenges for the Taliban
To govern, the Taliban need legitimacy from the people, international recognition, and monetary resources.
Mass Shootings in America Are Now Programmed into the System
The next mass shooting in America is expected to happen in less than 13 hours.
The Power Struggle between The Taliban and ISIS-K: What You Need to Know
ISIS-K was established in January, 2015 and was able to establish territorial authority in numerous rural areas in north and…
Chad’s Withdrawal of Half of Its Soldiers from G5 Sahel: Will it Have Implications?
Looking inward and withdrawing soldiers from the G5 Sahel force could weaken the regional efforts to curb the spread of…
The Crimean Platform: Winners, Losers, and Bystanders
Crimea Platform assembled representatives of 45 countries and international organizations leading many analysists and experts to name it as “the…
Six Palestinian Prisoners Tunnel Out of Israeli Prison
The escape took place at 3:35 A.M. on September 6, 2021. Six prisoners, who all shared a cell, reportedly took…
Al-Kadhimi’s Dashing Hopes: Regional Security Conference Held in Baghdad
The modest diplomatic gains which al-Kadhimi has achieved stand at odds with numerous insurmountable political and economic challenges he faces…
NSO’s Pegasus Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg of Israeli Spyware
NSO offers security, but it also provides infectious viruses. With its Pegasus cyberattack tool, it does not aim to make…
Contractors and Mercenaries will Live on after the US Leaves Iraq and Afghanistan
Across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, the U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that, as at the fourth fiscal quarter of…
New Delhi’s Multilateral Approach to Afghanistan
New Delhi is now planning for the inevitable by reaching out to the Taliban.
U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Mission Accomplished?
The ideology, legacy, and constituency of Al Qaeda are still present in Afghanistan.
US-Indonesia Maritime Collaboration in the South China Sea: Harbinger of an Expanded Quad-Plus?
The prospect of an increased U.S. air-naval presence at the heart of Southeast Asia underscores to Beijing the vulnerability of…
Rising Prices and Political Instability in Lebanon, Iran and Sudan
Lebanon, Iran and Sudan are all suffering from a lack of energy sources, but these are merely underlying causes of…
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
Time will show whether a second “Damascus Declaration” will be pursued as the Gulf countries come closer to Damascus and…
Summits between Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt Signal a New Regional Bloc
Since a vicious circle of conflict, unrest, and hunger is about to unfold in the Arab world, an Egyptian-Jordanian-Iraqi alliance…
Why Is Turkey Involving Itself in Post-US Afghanistan?
Taliban calls its fight against the US and NATO a jihad, a holy war. But, following the US withdrawal, Turkey’s…
To End the Civil War in Yemen, the Local Dimension is the Key: An Interview with Maysaa Shuja al-Deen
The people of Yemen cannot attain peace without the political will of the STC, the Houthis, or whoever is there.…
Asymmetric Warfare, The Palestinian Struggle and Missile Attacks
The next decade will burden non-state armed actors with higher costs for security, education, logistics, and fewer opportunities to harm…