Davos

March 28, 2025 | Jonathan Schanzer, Sinan Ciddi, Melissa Sacks, Michael Rubin

Hamas and Turkey: Partners in Terror

March 6, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

After 2 years, Iraq claims to be searching for kidnapped researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov

On March 5, Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al Araji told the Associated Press that “Iraqi authorities are working under the prime minister’s direction” to find Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University researcher who was kidnapped two years ago in Iraq.

January 30, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Syria appoints new president amid widespread diplomatic engagement efforts

In a move that will have significant implications for Syria and its international relations, Ahmed Sharaa was named the country’s president on January 29. The appointment is expected to provide...

January 28, 2025 | |

‘Several Serious Blows’: Iranian FM Admits ‘Damage’ to Proxies

Hamas and Hezbollah ‘Are Rebuilding’: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conceded that Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon — two of Tehran’s regional proxies —...

January 23, 2025 | |

‘Shared Challenges’: Israel Considers Sending Russian Weapons Seized From Hezbollah to Ukraine

Legislation Would Transfer Russian Weapons to Ukraine: Acknowledging common threats, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22.

January 23, 2025 | |

‘Pressing the Gas Pedal’: UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Warns of Iran’s Accelerating Enrichment

‘Pressing the Gas Pedal’: The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said on Wednesday that Iran is “pressing the gas pedal” on enriching...

October 2, 2024 | Richard Goldberg, Bradley Bowman, David Daoud, Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Joe Dougherty

Israel, Iran, and Lebanon: What’s Next?

October 2, 2024 | Bonnie Glick |

Time to Cut the Cord in Lebanon

Don’t pop the champagne corks yet. While there is certainly reason to cheer for the termination of the bloody terrorist leadership of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel’s military strikes in and around Beirut...

February 23, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Supporting America’s Allies Puts America First

There’s plenty for MAGA Republicans to like in recent Senate-passed legislation to aid Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

January 18, 2024 | |

Israeli Baby Turns One in Hamas Captivity

Israel marked the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage held in the Gaza Strip, on January 18. Bibas was eight months old when Hamas seized him, along with his parents...

January 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hostages remain priority as IDF dismantles terror infrastructure in Gaza

On January 18, Kfir Bibas turned one year old while in captivity, a reminder of the 136 men, women, and children still being held hostage in Gaza. Hamas originally took 240 hostages during its...

January 18, 2024 | |

Iranian Foreign Minister Acknowledges Directing Anti-Israel Axis

Iran on January 17 tacitly acknowledged orchestrating the regional fronts that have opened against Israel during the Gaza war. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein...

January 18, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Jan. 18, 2024

Today’s Issue: Medications for Hostages Enter Gaza for First Time since October 7 | IDF Operating for over 35 Hours in West Bank’s Tulkarem Refugee Camp | IDF Chief of Staff: War in North More Likely...

November 29, 2023 | |

10 Things to Know About Hamas and Turkey

The terrorist organization Hamas receives significant funding, materiel, and political support from Turkey. For decades, Turkey and Israel enjoyed a productive partnership. However, since 2009, Turkish...

October 22, 2023 | Sinan Ciddi |

Erdogan’s Damning Response to the Hamas Attacks

Turkey’s president is widening the gulf between Ankara and her Western allies and partners.

August 31, 2023 | Matt Pottinger |

Remarks by Matthew Pottinger at Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum in London

It’s an honor to be invited to speak to you today. The Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum has played a pivotal role bringing together parliamentarians and other officials...

March 1, 2023 | Sinan Ciddi |

Turkey After Erdogan

February 28, 2023 | Matt Pottinger |

The Chinese Communist Party’s Threat to America

January 17, 2023 | Ryan Brobst, John Hardie, Bradley Bowman

World leaders should press Switzerland on arms deliveries to Ukraine

As government officials and business leaders from around the world flock to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting this week, Ukrainian soldiers continue to fight and die to protect...

November 30, 2022 | Clifford D. May |

Americans are climate criminals and must pay

That’s the indictment handed up by COP27