How the Left Views Langley
REVIEW: 'The CIA: An Imperial History’ by Hugh Wilford
Central Intelligence Agency
Khamenei’s Brilliant Failure
His strategy against Israel and the United States was working—until Hamas attacked Israel.
Op-eds
Don’t Fall for the New Syrian Regime’s Claims of Moderation
HTS’s membership rolls and track record do not inspire confidence that the group will lead to a free, inclusive, and prosperous Syria.
Op-eds
Hamas is not invincible
Palestine solidarity could shatter
Op-eds
How to Prevent Classified U.S. Intelligence from Ending up on Social Media
Once again, highly classified U.S. intelligence reports are circulating on social media. Last month, Telegram’s pro-Iran propaganda channel Middle East Spectator published two classified...
Op-eds
Why Iran May Dash for the Bomb
Regime voices are pushing for it, and panic over Trump may offer a new impetus for action.
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Egypt Proposes Two-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Egypt proposed a two-day Gaza ceasefire on October 27 that would see Hamas free four hostages in exchange for some Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Delegation Will Travel to Qatar for Renewed Talks on Hostages Held by Hamas
A new round of negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas is set to take place in Qatar on October 27. Mossad director David Barnea was in Egypt this week to...
Flash Briefs
Losing Georgia to Putin
The West sits idly by as the ruling party pushes the republic closer to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Op-eds
The lights are still blinking red—Sunni Islamists and Iran are determined to attack the homeland
As the US election comes down the final stretch, the radical Islamic terrorism threat continues to metastasize—at home and abroad. On October 8, the FBI arrested an Afghan man who authorities...
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What types of deadly drones is Hezbollah using against Israel?
As drone attacks become more deadly, it’s worth asking what is known about the types of drones that Hezbollah and Iranian proxies are using in their attacks.
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Israel eliminated Nasrallah’s successor
The Israeli army successfully assassinated Hashem Safieddine, the likely successor to Hezbollah’s veteran Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, whom Israel had also killed just two weeks ago....
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After 9/11, We Went to War Against the Terrorists. The Terrorists Won.
We retreated. They survived. And we’re deluding ourselves otherwise.
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Twenty-three years into the long war
The threat matrix keeps expanding
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Iran’s missile trade with Russia is about changing world order
The story of the transfer of Iranian missiles to Russia is not just about the missiles; it is about the larger symbol.
Op-eds
Israel’s Approach to Iran May Be Getting Bolder
Officials are beginning to think about targeting the ayatollahs, not merely their nuclear program.
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Israeli Delegation in Qatar for Fateful Gaza Truce Talks
Negotiations on the fate of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza as well as a ceasefire in the war-torn territory began in the Qatari capital Doha on August 15. An Israeli...
Flash Briefs
Understanding Nasrallah’s speech: How will Hezbollah avenge Shukr?
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah spoke for the second time in seven days on August 6, commemorating one week since the assassination of the group’s military commander Fuad Shukr...
Op-eds
Hamas Selects October 7 Terror Mastermind Yahya Sinwar as New Leader
Latest Developments The Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas announced on August 6 that Yahya Sinwar — the Gaza-based leader who masterminded the October 7 Hamas onslaught on southern Israel —...
Flash Briefs
Israel Open to Gaza Truce Despite Lebanon Tension
Israel will pursue negotiations over sticking points in a Gaza truce proposal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on July 28. The announcement came as Netanyahu...