FDD Uncovers Likely Chinese Intelligence Operation Targeting Recently Laid-Off U.S. Government Employees
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Calibrating US policy to constrain Iranian oil exports
Shortly after President Donald Trump started his second term, his new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, promised, “We are committed to bringing the Iranians to going back to the...
Op-eds
Ali Khamenei’s revealing glimpse into the Islamic Republic’s fears
When Iran’s supreme leader speaks, the world expects a predictable mix of praise for his Palestinian allies, blustery predictions of Israel’s demise, and bitter denunciations of...
Op-eds
Why inflation haunts Iran
With a month-on-month increase of 3.3% and an annual rate of 37.1%, inflation reflects the struggles of millions of Iranians.
Op-eds
Cracks in the Core? The Meaning Behind Iran’s Assassinations
As Iran’s economic, regional, and domestic standing deteriorates, senior and junior officials alike will begin to realize that the regime cannot ensure their safety.
Op-eds
America Resilient in the Face of Aggressive Foreign Malign Influence Targeting the 2024 U.S. Elections
Memos
Spy surge: Tehran’s espionage strategy against Israel
The Islamic Republic has accelerated its intelligence operations in Israel, with at least five spy rings uncovered by Israel in October alone. Between October 14 and 31, authorities arrested some 20 individuals...
Op-eds
Treasury Targets Hezbollah Financiers, Syrian Narcotraffickers with Fresh Sanctions
The United States imposed sanctions on Wednesday against a Hezbollah financing network and three individuals who generate revenue for Hezbollah by trafficking illicit narcotics. As hostilities escalate...
Policy Briefs
How U.S. Adversaries Undermine the Perception of Election Integrity
Memos
Iran’s House of Cards
The Islamic Republic’s succession games are just getting started.
Op-eds
From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners
Investigating the Nexus Between Anti-Semitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing
Congressional Testimonies
How the Compacts of Free Association Support U.S. Interests and Counter the PRC’s Influence | Indo-Pacific Task Force
Indo-Pacific Task Force
Congressional Testimonies
Preserving U.S. Interests in the Indo-Pacific
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Congressional Testimonies
China’s Global Influence and Interference Activities
Congressional Testimonies
The Middle Kingdom Meets Higher Education
How U.S. Universities Support China’s Military-Industrial Complex
Monographs
Iran’s Social Engineering Capabilities Mature
Facebook last week dismantled a long-running Iranian cyber operation that collected sensitive information on U.S. military personnel and employees of American defense and aerospace companies. Unlike a previous...
Policy Briefs
Defusing Military-Civil Fusion
The Need to Identify and Respond to Chinese Military Companies
Monographs
North Korean Hackers Target Israeli Defense Companies
North Korean hackers launched attacks against Israel’s defense sector, according to a new report from ClearSky, a private cybersecurity company. The hackers likely sought to uncover military secrets essential...
Insights
Will Crypto Rogues Threaten the Geopolitical Order?
“There is a competition for currency supremacy. The dollar is the preferred currency in the world... The dollar is the means by which we have the opportunity to inf...
Op-eds
Crypto Rogues
U.S. State Adversaries Seeking Blockchain Sanctions Resistance