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September 2, 2025 | David Daoud |

Hezbollah continues exploiting Canadian vehicular theft and money-laundering schemes

Last week, the Canadian government issued its 2025 report assessing money laundering and terrorist financing risks in Canada. The report noted that Hezbollah was using both illicit and otherwise...

August 28, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel builds new aid centers in Gaza while troops target Hamas

On August 28, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that two new humanitarian aid centers are being constructed in Gaza. The method of building these large open-air sites is similar to that used...

August 18, 2025 | |

Zelenskyy and European Leaders Meet With Trump at White House in Bid to End Russian War on Ukraine

“Very Substantial Progress”: Joined by several European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss a possible...

August 16, 2025 | |

Trump to Meet with Zelenskyy Following Inconclusive Alaska Summit with Putin

Zelenskyy to Visit Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Donald Trump on Monday after Trump’s summit in Alaska with his Russian counterpart...

August 15, 2025 | |

IDF Operates on Outskirts of Gaza City as Hamas Delegation Meets With Egyptian Mediators

Latest Developments Intensified Gaza City Operations: The IDF announced on August 15 that forces under the command of the 99th Division began operating in the Zeitoun area on the outskirts of Gaza...

August 11, 2025 | |

‘Remember October 7’: Trump Backs Increased Israeli Military Pressure on Hamas to Free Hostages and End Gaza War

Trump Says Situation Must Change for Hamas to Release Hostages: President Donald Trump remarked that Hamas is “not likely going to let the hostages out in the current situation,”...

August 2, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow, Bridget Toomey

The Houthis Are Breaking into the Drug Trade

The captagon trade has spread from Syria to Yemen, bankrolling Houthi terrorism. Washington should pay attention.

July 25, 2025 | Tom Kühnel, John Hardie

Germany considers buying US-made Typhon as ‘bridge’ long-range strike solution

Berlin is interested in buying the US-made Typhon missile launch system, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced earlier this month after meeting with his American counterpart in Washington,...

July 23, 2025 | |

UK and Germany Agree to Sell Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets to Turkey

Turkey to Purchase 40 Jets: Turkey reached preliminary deals with both the United Kingdom and Germany on July 23 for the possible purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets....

July 18, 2025 | Leah Siskind, Meera Hatangadi

Defending Against DeepSeek: Congress’ Federal Firewall

A NATO ally has branded China’s AI chatbot as a Trojan horse for Beijing’s spies. The Czech Republic’s [DA1] cybersecurity agency issued a warning on July 10 that led to an immediate ban of...

July 9, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Law and disorder

Interpol does the bidding of bad guys

July 1, 2025 | |

‘We Still Need More Time’: Iranian Foreign Minister Dismisses Trump’s Claim of Imminent Negotiations

Too Soon for Iran to Restart Talks: Iran is not ready to resume negotiations with the United States despite President Donald Trump’s statement that he expects discussions to begin...

June 22, 2025 | |

Concern Over Escalation, Recognition of Iranian Nuclear Threat Dominate World Reaction to U.S. Strikes

Calls for Peace: Calls for restraint dominated international reactions following the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the U.S. Air Force, but many leaders also emphasized...

June 4, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Assessing the Challenges Facing NATO

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April 25, 2025 | Ben Cohen |

Antisemitism data illustrates the ‘new normal’

Some people like to kick the Jews at the very moment when they are down, while others take a more long-term view.

April 23, 2025 | Sinan Ciddi, Jonathan Schanzer

The U.S. Should Not Sell Weapons to Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan recently declared Ankara would purchase an estimated $20 billion in American spare parts, ammunition, and electronics for its military. Turkey wants more...

April 21, 2025 | |

‘Attack on Democracy’: Germany Blocks Eurofighter Sale to Turkey for Imprisoning Opposition Leader

Turkey Seeks to Modernize Air Force: Germany’s parliament blocked the sale of approximately three dozen Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey on April 17, citing concerns over the...

April 14, 2025 | |

‘A State Policy’ of Hostage Taking: EU Levies Sanctions Against Iranian Judiciary Over Human Rights Violations

Sanctions Target Prison, Justice Officials: The European Union imposed sanctions on April 14 against seven Iranian prison and justice officials and two entities. A statement from...

April 3, 2025 | |

‘No Longer an Impartial Court’: Hungary Announced Withdrawal From ICC

Announced During Netanyahu Visit: Hungary announced on April 3 that it would withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which issued arrest warrants for...

March 17, 2025 | Peter Doran |

Why NATO Should Move Nuclear Weapons to Poland

Expanding the nuclear-sharing program to Warsaw would send a clear message to Putin: any attack on Poland would be a catastrophic mistake.