Brazil

March 18, 2024 | Toby Dershowitz, Max Friedman

Friends in Low Places? Behind South Africa’s New Genocide Case Against Israel

Shortly before South Africa accused Israel in the International Court of Justice of committing genocide in its post-Oct. 7 counteroffensive against Hamas, the South African ruling party, the African National...

March 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How tensions between Hamas and Fatah could change Gaza

The Hamas decision to launch the unprecedented massacre of October 7 was an attempt to launch a first strike that could change the region.

March 11, 2024 | |

Iranian Citizen Planning to Attack Israeli Arrested in Peru

Police in Peru arrested an Iranian citizen on March 7 suspected of planning to murder an Israeli in the South American country. At least two Peruvian citizens are also implicated...

March 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthi sinking of Rubymar ship off Yemen is a blow to the West

More thought needs to be put into what to do when and if ships are struck by missiles. Letting ships slowly sink is not a good solution.

February 28, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Putin’s defeat in Ukraine

That should be the goal of liberals and conservatives alike

February 27, 2024 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Josh Birenbaum

Tightening the Belt or End of the Road? China’s BRI at 10

February 20, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

‘The month of Rafah’: Will Israel’s talk lead to defeating Hamas in Gaza?

Rafah has been important to Hamas for decades as part of its smuggling operations and to control the flow of humanitarian aid crossing the border.

February 20, 2024 | Emanuele Ottolenghi |

Hezbollah Terror Plot in Brazil

Excerpt This article examines a thwarted Hezbollah terror plot targeting Jewish sites in Brazil,orchestrated by two Brazilian nationals of Middle Eastern descent, facilitated byHezbollah’s shift in...

February 20, 2024 | Andrea Stricker |

For Russia, a Year of Setbacks at the OPCW

Yet Member States Still Have Not Imposed Consequences for Moscow’s Chemical Weapons Use

February 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Russia’s worrisome invite to Hamas, PIJ and its implications

Russia has invited Palestinian groups to Moscow, which could bring together Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and other terrorist groups

January 12, 2024 | Emanuele Ottolenghi |

Beware Hezbollah’s Dual-Nationals

Without stigmatizing diaspora communities or profiling their members, Western intelligence services must work against radicalization and incitement by targeting Hezbollah agents.

December 17, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What would a maritime security force mean for the Red Sea?

The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre.

December 6, 2023 | Andrea Stricker, Anthony Ruggiero

Radioactive: Executives from Russia’s Rosatom Corporation May Qualify for U.S. Sanctions

December 2, 2023 | Emanuele Ottolenghi, Danny Citrinowicz

Latin America’s Hezbollah Problem

Hezbollah's presence in the region merits swift recognition and action.

December 1, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas renews rocket fire, Israel responds as pause in fighting ends 

Hamas renewed rocket fire on Israel just before 06:00 local time on Friday, December 1, ending a pause in fighting that had held for one week. The Israel Defense Forces said the Iron Dome air...

November 23, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Arabs’ Diplomacy Over Gaza: Will They Ignore the US to Embrace Russia and China?

Arab states have increased their diplomatic outreach amid the conflict in Gaza, where Israel on Tuesday approved a deal with Hamas for a release of some of the hostages taken by the terrorist organization...

November 21, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran, Arabic media focus on ceasefire talks

At BRICS summit, leaders of Arab countries, along with Brazil, China, Russia, India, and South Africa discuss ceasefire.

November 8, 2023 | |

Brazilian Authorities Disrupt Hezbollah Plot 

Two alleged Hezbollah agents were detained by Brazilian authorities for plotting to carry out terror attacks against Jewish targets in Brazil. The arrest of the Brazilian-Lebanese...

November 7, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran begins diplomatic offensive against Israel and US

The key leaders in Iran’s efforts are President Ibrahim Raisi and chief diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

November 3, 2023 |

10 Things to Know About Hezbollah

1. Hezbollah is an Iran-backed Islamist terrorist organization Hezbollah (also spelled “Hizballah”) is a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and a political party based in Lebanon. The...