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August 13, 2026 Israel Seeks To Preserve Military Depth in Gaza “Israel is currently at the yellow line,” the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, told Israeli television on August 9. “That is where its troops are. What we are asking... August 13, 2026 Hidden alliance links Tucker Carlson and Hasan Piker — and puts US in mortal danger An arresting image from the last century should haunt us in this one. In November 1940, Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov arrived in Berlin to deepen Moscow’s pact with Nazi Germany, supposedly... August 13, 2026 Tehran’s reshuffle leaves no pragmatic opening upreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s latest appointments to Iran’s top security and paramilitary institutions are not routine personnel changes but a reflection of his priorities for tighter control over... August 12, 2026 Tehran is losing its grip on Hormuz, and with it all its leverage All the noise around Iran’s supposed stranglehold on oil supplies transiting through the Strait of Hormuz is missing the point. The reality is that the combination of Operations Midnight... August 12, 2026 In Iran, the New Lineup Is the Same Hardline Regime The latest reshuffle of Iran’s government looks less like renewal than a game of musical chairs among regime veterans. Islamic Republic Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose status and capacity to... August 12, 2026 U.S. Sanctions Georgia-Based Cryptocurrency Company for Supporting IRGC Even as Tbilisi says it seeks a reset in relations with Washington, it is turning a blind eye to financial schemes that benefit Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). On August 7, the U.S.... August 12, 2026 Syria Agrees To Turn Over Assad-Era Nuclear Material Syria has reportedly agreed to turn over nuclear material — remnants of the Assad regime’s clandestine nuclear program — to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under a U.S.-brokered deal. According... August 12, 2026 Vučić Welcomes Zelensky in Serbia: Turning Point or Tactical Gambit? On Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky made his first official visit to Serbia, a country long seen as one of Russia’s closest European partners. For some in the West, it was proof that Serbian President Aleksandar... August 12, 2026 In Syria, Selective Prosecution of War Crimes Fosters Disunity For nearly a quarter-century, former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad presided over a repressive system that tortured and killed Syrians with little expectation that he would ever answer for its crimes. That... August 12, 2026 Fighting in Yemen escalates, raising concern of a return to civil war The Houthis launched a series of attacks on Yemeni government forces on August 6. It is the most substantial campaign in Yemen from the Iran-backed terror group since a 2022 UN-brokered truce paused... August 12, 2026 Donald Trump’s Lebanon Race Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and his allies tout last month’s Washington visit as a success. Rightly so. President Donald Trump sent Aoun home with political, economic, and security inducements... August 12, 2026 A Bargain Waiting on NATO’s Eastern Edge: Romania As the United States pulls back from Europe, it is leaving NATO countries like Romania, on the Alliance’s eastern periphery, vulnerable to Russian aggression. Turning to Brussels, unfortunately would... August 12, 2026 Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union Creates New Pathways for Potential Sanctions Evasion As Western sanctions work to isolate Russia’s economy, Moscow is investing in trade backdoors. The intergovernmental council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) concluded its 47th meeting with the... August 12, 2026 Islamism 101 During the Cold War, Americans took communism seriously. We knew it was vital to study the ideology of our enemies. In 1946, Columbia University established the Russian Institute to train what its founders... August 11, 2026 Israel wants peace but Hamas must disarm completely Excerpt The Board of Peace’s plan for Gaza offers a rare glimmer of hope amid years of bloodshed and despair. At its core is a straightforward proposition: the phased disarmament of Hamas and other... August 11, 2026 Do not let China win Ukraine’s reconstruction Excerpt Ukraine’s reconstruction will be the largest rebuilding effort in Europe since World War II. But as of now, the United States has no strategy to lead it — while China is... August 11, 2026 Yemen on the Brink of a Return to Civil War When the Houthis in Yemen entered the conflict between the United States and Iran on July 20 by announcing a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, it spelled danger in the Red Sea. Now, it appears Yemenis... August 11, 2026 The Modern Axis of Christian Persecutors In China, faith in Christ as the only way to heaven is considered “cultist” theology by the government. In Russia, Christians must seek state approval to proselytize and are often... August 11, 2026 The Mecca Defense Pact Looks Toothless. That Doesn’t Mean It’s Harmless. Excerpt On Friday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, committing each... August 10, 2026 From Guantanamo Bay to ISCAP: The case of Jamal Kiyemba On August 3, Jamal Kiyemba, a Ugandan who previously resided in the United Kingdom, was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison in Kampala for his support of the Allied Democratic Forces... August 10, 2026 Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Covered UAS and UAS Critical Components and Equipment Listed in Section 1709 of FY2025 NDAA August 10, 2026 Arabs Must Make Peace with Zionism Arabs who remain at war with Israel routinely blame their endless conflict on the Jewish state, pointing to the Gaza war, Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, and far-right ministers such as Itamar Ben-Gvir... August 9, 2026 Iran Is Rewiring Its Proxy Network Excerpt Among the millions traveling to Iraq for Arbaeen — the annual Shiite pilgrimage to Karbala and Najaf — at least six Iranian men entered the country, presenting themselves as escorts assigned... August 8, 2026 The China shock comes to Africa Excerpt The China shock has arrived in Africa, and America’s economic relationship with the world’s fastest-growing continent is at stake. America’s own China shock is well documented. Beijing’s... August 7, 2026 Time for a skilled trades renaissance The once-fringe bid for American reindustrialization now is a national consensus. Everyone from President Donad Trump to Gov. Josh Shapiro agrees the United States needs to get back into the business of... August 7, 2026 China-Linked Social Media Network Seeks To Shift COVID Responsibility From China to U.S. Long after COVID-19 ended, China is still trying to shape the world’s perception of the pandemic. On August 6, FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) identified at least 50 coordinated... August 7, 2026 North Korean missile deployment raises urgency of Ukraine’s Starlink plea North Korea has begun dispatching a ballistic missile unit to Russia to help bombard Ukraine, which is already struggling to defend its skies, Ukrainian military intelligence official Andrii Cherniak told Reuters this... August 7, 2026 Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization Program August 7, 2026 Treasury Penalizes Anti-Money Laundering Failure After Weak Enforcement The U.S. Treasury Department is raising the cost of turning a blind eye to suspicious financial activity. On August 3, Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a $125 million... August 7, 2026 Axis of Aggressors Military Cooperation Is Worse Than You Think The United States now confronts one of the most dangerous geostrategic environments since 1945, in no small part because of the emergence of a new Axis of Aggressors consisting of China, Russia, Iran,... August 7, 2026 When It Comes to AI, Why Is ‘Out of Control’ the Goal? Excerpt A gang of artificial intelligence (AI) agents escaped the lab where they were being tested and broke into one of the biggest online libraries to steal an answer key. Barely anyone... August 7, 2026 Disarming Hamas Is Easier Said Than Done In fits and starts, President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is progressing. After months of inertia over Hamas’s refusal to disarm, the White House announced a breakthrough on July... August 6, 2026 Why Congress Should Tear Down USAGM’s Firewall A global struggle is being waged to shape narratives around critical issues such as the Iran War, the Ukraine War, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the future of freedom. Unfortunately,... August 6, 2026 Pragmatism Could Draw Syria and Hezbollah Into an Accommodation During the Syrian civil war, Hezbollah spent years fighting the factions now ruling Damascus. Now, even as Damascus intercepts the group’s weapons and disrupts its supply routes, Hezbollah’s Secretary... August 6, 2026 Melania Trump got it right: Russia must return Ukraine’s stolen children President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 28 at the White House, where they discussed how to resuscitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.... August 6, 2026 Israel Holds Firm as Hamas Attempts To Delay Disarmament Nine months have elapsed since President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Gaza Strip was enshrined by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Trump’s plan lays out an explicit vision for a Gaza freed... August 6, 2026 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 August 6, 2026 Afghan United Front commences operations against Taliban On August 1, a new anti-Taliban resistance group emerged in Afghanistan. After years of hinting at military operations, the Afghan United Front (AUF), led by former Afghan National Army Lieutenant... August 6, 2026 Houthis escalate attacks in Red Sea and on Saudi Arabia, Riyadh evaluates options After Yemen’s Houthis declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia on July 20, the Iran-backed terror group has attacked Saudi Arabia directly and claimed attacks on eight Saudi-linked... August 6, 2026 New Congressional Investigation Alleges Banned Chinese Firms Never Left Domestic Networks In confronting Chinese cyber threats, the call is coming from inside the house. On August 4, the House Select Committee on China revealed that three Chinese telecommunications firms — China Mobile,... August 6, 2026 Sudanese Armed Forces gains in civil war force strategic adjustment from paramilitia rival The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group that has been engaged in a more than three-year civil war against the state’s Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), announced a recalibration of its forces... August 5, 2026 Russia Is Back to Banning Books Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time,” Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando,” and Stephen King’s “It.” These are just a few victims of book purges happening all over Russia. Every... August 5, 2026 Seeking Comment on Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Certain Foreign-Produced Military-Grade Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and UAS Critical Component for Non-U.S. Government, Including Those With Swarming Capabilities August 5, 2026 Syria’s Break With Russia Must Go Beyond Oil Syria’s current leaders and Russia once stood on opposite sides of the battlefield. Yet since the overthrow of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Moscow’s longtime ally during the Syrian civil... August 5, 2026 Erdogan’s Iraq play: A bigger game than oil There is an easy way to read Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to host Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Ankara on July 28, and to call the visit “historic”: as an energy... August 5, 2026 The Axis of Aggressors vs. America North Korean troops and munitions beef up Russia’s war against Ukraine. In return, Russia provides North Korea with sophisticated technology for its missiles, drones, satellites, and submarines. Tehran... August 4, 2026 Turkey-Based Global Director of Sham Charity Arrested for Conspiring To Help Hamas The jig is up for a Turkish resident who allegedly funneled millions of dollars to Hamas while posing as a philanthropist. On July 31, U.S. authorities announced the arrest of Mohammad Hasna, the global... August 4, 2026 U.S. Should Quickly Heed Ukraine’s Request on Starlink As it braces for what may be its most difficult winter of the war, Ukraine is reportedly seeking permission to use the Starlink satellite communications system to target ballistic missile launchers on... August 4, 2026 Insurers Should Require a Cyber Safety Standard of Care for the Built Environment The American built environment has become more digitally connected, and the insurance market is increasingly exposed to cyber-physical losses that traditional underwriting categories do not fully capture.... August 4, 2026 Russia Is Expanding Its Arctic Submarine Fleet, Highlighting NATO’s Need for Enhanced Maritime Surveillance in the High North Arctic waters have always been frigid, but Russia’s expansion of its Northern Fleet is making the security environment more chilling. On July 28, Moscow launched the Ulyanovsk, its newest Yasen-M-class...

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