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December 1, 2022 What is missing from America’s China policy? Democrats and Republicans may agree on the threats associated with the rise of China. But Washington is abysmal at helping America’s allies navigate this new great power competition. Washington has consistently... December 1, 2022 The Quiet War between Israel and Iran A major war has been underway for a decade in the Middle East though it infrequently makes headlines. Month after month, week after week, and night after night, the Israelis have operated across the region... December 1, 2022 Biden Administration Foreign Policy Tracker: December December 1, 2022 Targeting Tiandy December 1, 2022 Eyeing Iran, the U.S. and Israel Conduct Combined Air Exercise The United States Air Force and the Israeli Air Force began a combined air exercise in Israel on Tuesday that includes fighter aircraft from both countries and a U.S. air refueling tanker. The exercise helps build the readiness of both air forces and their ability to operate together while honing some of the exact capabilities Israel would need to conduct a successful kinetic strike against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program. While a Pentagon spokesperson portrayed the exercise as routine, statements from the Israeli prime minister and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) left little doubt about their intended audience in Tehran. November 30, 2022 Palestinian Terrorist Groups Continue to Build Tunnels Under UNRWA Schools The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) announced that it identified a “man-made cavity” beneath an UNRWA school in the Gaza Strip. UNRWA stopped short of blaming Hamas or other militant organizations, saying that it “protested strongly to the relevant authorities.” The discovery is likely the latest example of a Palestinian terrorist organization using UN facilities, including schools, as shields for its belligerent activities against Israel. November 30, 2022 Xi Jinping in His Own Words In October, at 20th National Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), General Secretary Xi Jinping set himself up for another decade as China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong,... November 30, 2022 Iran Arrests Niece of Supreme Leader as Death Toll of Protesters Mounts The niece of Iran’s supreme leader called for the clerical regime’s downfall in a video statement that her brother posted online after Tehran’s security services arrested her last week. Comparing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Hitler and Mussolini, Farideh Moradkhani said in the video that other countries should cut ties with the “murderous and child-killing regime” in Tehran. Her arrest reflects Khamenei’s growing fears of ongoing protests in Iran, which constitute one of the greatest threats to the regime’s survival since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. November 30, 2022 Americans are climate criminals and must pay Three weeks ago, I warned you, dear reader, that the “climate summit” getting underway at the chic Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm El-Sheikh was up to no good. But the 12-day-long 27th Conference of... November 29, 2022 Indecent exposure in critical supply chains In 2016, China’s Hefei Province launched a high-profile but cryptic and closely guarded industrial project: The “506 Project.” It leveraged some 54 billion RMB of provincial funds, backed... November 28, 2022 Mapping the Protests in Iran November 28, 2022 Iran Linked to Attack on Commercial Tanker A U.S. Navy lab confirmed Iran’s connection to a November 15 drone attack on the Liberian-flagged, Israeli-linked commercial tanker M/T Pacific Zircon, according to a press release... November 28, 2022 Taliban ends ceasefire with Pakistani government, vows ‘revenge attacks’ across the country The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan has officially ended its six month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government. Mufti Muzahim, the “Minister of Defense” of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan... November 28, 2022 Statement to the Conference of States Parties (CSP-27) Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) November 29-December 2, 2022 Mr./Madam Chairperson, Director-General, Distinguished ambassadors and delegates, It3 is an honor to address the Twenty-Seventh Session of the Conference of States Parties of the Chemical Weapons Convention... November 28, 2022 Another long hotel siege ends in Mogadishu Somali forces have finally ended yet another long hotel siege in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, almost twenty four hours after it began. The siege, which was upon the Villa Rays Hotel just meters from... November 26, 2022 ‘PRC’s political warfare is total war without fighting major kinetic wars’ Alexandria, Va.: China’s Political Warfare operations are killing millions and destroying economies, yet they seldom get called what they are: acts of war. In this edition of “Indo-Pacific: Behind... November 25, 2022 Qatar Forced to Allow Israelis at World Cup Thousands of Israelis are expected to visit Qatar this month as the Gulf nation hosts the World Cup. Despite the influx of visitors, there are strong indications that the tournament will not herald a diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries. Rather, the developments suggest a pragmatic Qatar willing to do what is required to host the world’s biggest sporting event. November 24, 2022 Putin has declared a propaganda war on Britain The Kremlin not only uses tanks and jets for its aggression in Ukraine: it weaponises energy, information, refugees, food — even history itself. Since the war began, Russia has portrayed the UK as a nefarious... November 23, 2022 Legitimizing North Korean Hereditary Succession Harms The Korean People The international media has been drawn to the story of the possibility of a fourth-generation hereditary succession of the Kim family regime. This made headlines in global media outlets over the weekend... November 23, 2022 Jerusalem Bombings, Jenin Body-Snatch Rock Israel Remote-controlled bombs exploded near-simultaneously at two Jerusalem bus stops during Wednesday's morning rush hour, wounding at least 22 and killing a 16-year-old Canadian-Israeli dual national. One day earlier, in the West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian gunmen seized the body of an Israeli Druze youth, Tiran Ferro, who was critically injured in a car accident. While initial coverage reported Ferro was dead when his body was seized by Palestinian gunmen, Ferro’s uncle has claimed he was alive when taken from the Jenin hospital. November 23, 2022 Why sic the FBI on the IDF? Covering armed conflicts is a risky business. Shireen Abu Akleh, a reporter for al-Jazeera, must have known that. A Jerusalem-born, naturalized U.S. citizen, Ms. Abu Akleh went to the West Bank town of... November 22, 2022 Canada Intensifies Sanctions on Iran, But Further Action Needed The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is investigating Iranian death threats against Canadians who have publicly criticized Tehran, the spy agency said last week. The announcement appears to reflect Ottawa’s increasing efforts to hold Iran accountable for its bloody suppression of anti-regime protests. Last Wednesday, Canada imposed its fifth round of sanctions this year against regime targets pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, bringing Ottawa’s total number of designations to 280. However, Ottawa has stopped short of perhaps the most impactful step it could take: designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization pursuant to Canada’s Criminal Code. November 22, 2022 Jihadis issue vague threats against World Cup In online statements, both al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and al Qaeda’s general command issued vague threats against the FIFA World Cup and its host Qatar. Islamic State supporters have additionally... November 22, 2022 No Room for Half-Measures in Aviation Cybersecurity A Boeing-owned subsidiary, Jeppesen, confirmed in early November that a cyber incident had impacted flight planning and communication software, causing flight delays for airlines using their services. In... November 22, 2022 Iran Aids Russia’s Imperialist War Against Ukraine Tehran has agreed to help Moscow produce hundreds or even thousands of Iranian drones in Russia, according to new intelligence reports cited by The Washington Post and CNN. This agreement could boost... November 22, 2022 Biden Trashes the Abraham Accords In an interview a week before his victory in Israel’s general election, Benjamin Netanyahu stated his intention to achieve peace with Saudi Arabia if he returned to the prime minister’s office. “I... November 22, 2022 Capital Offense: International Norms On Jerusalem Are A Mess In recent weeks the topic of recognizing Israel’s capital in Jerusalem and the question of why nearly all embassies are located in Tel Aviv was big news in the UK and Australia. On cue, a broad... November 22, 2022 Composite Violent Extremism: A Radicalization Pattern Changing the Face of Terrorism Before opening fire in a Bend, Oregon, grocery store in August 2022, Ethan Miller expressed his hatred toward “EVERYONE & EVERYTHING.” Bearing this out, his rambling online posts displayed racial... November 22, 2022 How to Really Turn the Screws on North Korea Excerpt North Korea has been on a tear lately. In 2022 the country has already conducted the most missile tests ever in a calendar year while providing material support to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.... November 21, 2022 Iran Caught Again Trying to Kill Israeli Civilians Abroad Georgia’s state security announced last Tuesday the arrest of a Pakistani national affiliated with al-Qaeda and of two Iranian nationals who attempted to murder a prominent Israeli in the capital of Tbilisi. An Israeli media report, citing an unnamed Israeli security official, said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force orchestrated the assassination attempt, which sought to target Israeli-Georgian businessman Itzik Moshe. Georgian security alleged the would-be attacker received weapons from Iranian citizens living in the country via drop-offs and hideouts. November 21, 2022 How to Assess Changes in Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Ratings November 19, 2022 Iran, America, and the Democratic Impulse Excerpt The United States being the engine and guardian of democracy abroad is no longer a compelling image for many Americans, though the sentiment isn’t completely kaput. The war in Ukraine has reanimated... November 18, 2022 Meet Xi and Putin’s Hired Gun Inside the UN If your dictatorship is facing U.S. or EU sanctions—especially human rights sanctions—you can count on Alena Douhan to pay your country a visit, hold a press conference, and announce that Western governments... November 18, 2022 IAEA Board Votes to Censure Iran, but Accountability Requires a Snapback of UN Sanctions On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors voted to censure Iran for prolonged non-compliance with Tehran’s obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty... November 18, 2022 The World Cup Spotlights Qatar’s Abuses Latest Developments With the World Cup kicking off this Sunday, Qatar hopes to improve its image by hosting the planet’s largest sporting event. However, the added attention generated by the tournament... November 18, 2022 Israel must reclaim its Arab citizens The rise of right-leaning candidates in Israel’s November 1 election has been derided by a gaggle of breathless commentators, notably The New York Times’ Thomas Friedman, lamenting the end of Israel... November 17, 2022 The Istanbul Terror Attack Is More Than It Seems The question of who is responsible for the terrorist attack in Istanbul’s Taksim Square is becoming murkier by the day. What is increasingly clear is that the Turkish government is attempting to control... November 17, 2022 Wary of China, Israel Toughens Screening of Foreign Investments The Israeli Cabinet’s National Security Affairs Committee approved a resolution on October 12 to establish a more rigorous oversight mechanism to prevent foreign investments that pose national security... November 17, 2022 World Cup 2022: What’s In It For Qatar? To host soccer’s top international competition, held once every four years, Qatar had to spend $300 billion — the equivalent of 170 percent of its GDP — buying not only a brand new infrastructure... November 17, 2022 A win against Iranian arms smuggling to Yemen The U.S. Navy announced on Tuesday that it has seized 70 tons of a missile fuel component and 100 tons of an explosive precursor. The items were being smuggled on a ship traveling from Iran to Yemen.... November 17, 2022 Abu Akleh Investigation Conflicts With Prior Assessment, Increases Risk for U.S. Military Israeli officials this week confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh. The Palestinian-American journalist tragically died last May during an Israeli military counter-terror operation targeting Iran-sponsored Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the West Bank city of Jenin. Israel has increased counter-terror operations in the West Bank in response to Tehran’s attempt to stoke violence. The Justice Department investigation, which appears to conflict with a previous U.S. government assessment that Israeli forces likely struck Abu Akleh unintentionally, could put U.S. and Israeli troops and other officials at increased risk for international investigations. November 17, 2022 Ban These Chinese Chipmakers from Pentagon Purchases American chipmaking companies and government focus are finally putting the United States back on the offensive in the semiconductor field. This is a welcome development, but it must be paired with a good... November 16, 2022 Al-Sudani’s unfulfilled promises a worry for Iraqis Less than a month after being inaugurated as Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is already reneging on promises he made to secure his governing coalition. The longer these pledges go unmet,... November 16, 2022 Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring Report – November 2022 Excerpt This report summarizes and assesses information in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) quarterly report for November 10, 2022, Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic... November 16, 2022 The president’s speech Good afternoon! Well, as you know, I’m just back from the Middle East and Asia. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking – no joke! – and I want to share some of my thoughts with you, my fellow Americans. Here’s... November 15, 2022 Cyber Insurance Settlements Leave Big Questions Unresolved Major snack distributor Mondelez reached a settlement this month with its insurer, Zurich, after a five-year legal battle over whether the insurance company would cover losses Mondelez suffered from the... November 15, 2022 The IDF is Holding Hamas Responsible for Rocket Attacks On November 3, four rockets were launched from Gaza towards southern Israel. Three fell inside Gaza, and one was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome aerial defense system. The rockets were the first fired from the coastal enclave since this past August’s Operation Breaking Dawn, during which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sought to degrade Islamic Jihad in Gaza. While Palestinian factions denied responsibility, the IDF responded to the attack by targeting a Hamas weapons facility in Gaza, saying, “We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activity emanating from Gaza.” November 15, 2022 Turkey Accuses the U.S. of Complicity in Istanbul Terror Attack Turkey’s Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylu accused the United States of complicity in Sunday’s terror attack in Istanbul, which killed six people and injured more than 80... November 15, 2022 Israel Has a Role to Play in Helping Iran’s Protesters There is an Iranian revolution underway targeting the Islamic Republic. After more than eight weeks of protests, Iranians, especially courageous young women, are signaling that they want to end the radical... November 14, 2022 Biden warns North Korea on nuclear test. But he needs to act — now. In his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since he became president, President Joe Biden on Monday issued a stark warning: Xi needed to attempt to make it clear to close ally...

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