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October 3, 2024 | |

Beijing’s Axis of Chaos

Today, China is the driving force behind much of the chaos we see around the world — from supporting rogue regimes such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, to meddling in the Middle East, and interfering in America’s upcoming presidential election. FDD's China Program hosts a panel discussion featuring Matt Pottinger, FDD China Program Chairman and former Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss what steps can the US and its allies take to counter this unprecedented challenge.

Events
September 27, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fired at Central Israel, Intercepted by Arrow System

A missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeted central Israel, including Tel Aviv, shortly after midnight on September 26. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the...

Flash Briefs
September 25, 2024 | Janatan Sayeh |

Tehran’s damage control tactics amidst Hezbollah’s setbacks

In light of the significant losses suffered by Hezbollah and the escalating concerns in Tehran regarding a potentially unpredictable Israeli attack, the regime’s current strategy appears to be one of...

Op-eds
September 12, 2024 | |

Russian Ship Likely Carrying Iranian Missiles Docks at Caspian Sea Port

New satellite imagery showed a Russian cargo ship that was likely carrying Iranian ballistic missiles docking at a Russian port on the Caspian Sea, CNN reported on September 11....

Flash Briefs
September 11, 2024 | |

Israel Offers to Allow Sinwar Safe Passage Out of Gaza to Free Hostages

Israeli ceasefire negotiators offered Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar safe passage out of the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of all of Israel’s hostages, Israeli hostage envoy...

Flash Briefs
September 9, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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
September 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s president backs Palestinians amid spats with UK, Australia

Iranian state media characterized this as support for more “resistance.”

Op-eds
September 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis escalate attacks against global maritime order

The recent attack on the Sounion is an example of how the Houthis have expanded their attacks.

Op-eds
August 12, 2024 | |

Iran Reportedly Will Send Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Iran will imminently deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia for its war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on August 9, citing two European intelligence sources. Dozens...

Flash Briefs
July 30, 2024 | |

Israel Kills Most Senior Hezbollah Military Commander in Retaliatory Strike

Latest Developments An Israeli strike in the southern suburbs of Beirut on July 30 killed the most senior military commander of the Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. In a news release...

Flash Briefs
July 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

What China’s goal to unite Palestinians means, particularly for Hamas and the West Bank

Reports about the meeting indicated that Hamas and Fatah had agreed to end decades of divisions at the meeting.

Op-eds
July 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran on diplomatic offensive against Israel in NY, MidEast

Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.

Op-eds
July 17, 2024 | |

Iran Plots Assassination of Trump

Latest Developments Iran plotted to assassinate former President Donald Trump in recent weeks, U.S. authorities told CNN in a July 16 report. Unrelated to the failed assassination attempt against Trump...

Flash Briefs
July 17, 2024 | |

CIA Director Reports Hamas Military Commanders Pressing Yahya Sinwar to End War

Hamas military chief Yahya Sinwar is reportedly facing growing pressure from his commanders to agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel, according to comments attributed to CIA director...

Flash Briefs
July 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Rafah through the eyes of int’l journalists

The trip by journalists is important because it provides the first reactions among correspondents to Israel’s operations in this area of southern Gaza.

Op-eds
July 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why did Israel shift military pressure and hostage release tactic?

The decision to move from “there won’t be Hamas” and “military pressure brings hostages home” to some kind of de facto ceasefire and managed conflict, and leaving Hamas in power, will not bode well.

Op-eds
July 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah rocket barrage on Israel wounds several, including a US citizen

On July 7, Hezbollah launched several rounds of rockets and anti-tank missiles at Israel, wounding at least four people. Two of those injured, including an American citizen, suffered serious...

Op-eds
June 28, 2024 | |

U.S. in Talks With Israel Over Transfer of Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

The Biden administration is in talks with Israel about transferring its aging U.S.-manufactured Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, The Financial Times reported on June 27. Improving...

Flash Briefs
June 22, 2024 | |

Intelligence Assessment of More Deaths Among Israeli Hostages Fuels Concern

Relatives of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza are increasingly fearful...

Flash Briefs
June 3, 2024 | David Adesnik |

How the UN Got Away With Wildly Inflating the Casualty Numbers in Gaza—and the Media Bought It

On May 6, a U.N. office reported that more than 9,500 women and 14,500 children had been killed so far in Gaza. The office had been reporting similar figures for nearly two months. Yet on May 8, the...

Op-eds