Following Israel’s Strike in Qatar, Trump Should Reset the US-Qatar Relationship
The US-Qatar relationship is in dire need of a reset, and Israel’s recent actions provide a great opportunity to do just that.
Marco Rubio
Ecuador Designates Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC as Terrorist Organizations
Noba Issues Decree Against Iranian-Backed Terror: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noba signed an executive decree on September 16, designating Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran’s Islamic...
Flash Briefs
Rubio Determined To Restore Qatar to Mediator Role as Islamic Summit in Doha Denounces Israel as ‘Colonial,’ ‘Cowardly,’ ‘Treacherous’
Qatar Can Still Play a ‘Key Role’: Before leaving Israel for Qatar on September 16, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that the Gulf emirate can continue playing...
Flash Briefs
‘They May Not Have a Choice but To Militarily Defeat Them’: Rubio Acknowledges Israel’s Dilemma as Gaza City Ground Invasion Begins
Gaza City Ground Operation Gets Underway: The IDF on September 16 began its highly anticipated ground incursion into Gaza City following over 850 airstrikes throughout the past...
Flash Briefs
The Saudi-Qatari Competition for Influence in Syria
With the Syrian state still in its formative stage, lacking a defined political identity, two Gulf monarchies – Qatar and Saudi Arabia – are seeking to dominate Syria. This competition will only intensify...
Op-eds
‘Savage Terrorists Don’t Normally Agree to Things’: Rubio Reaffirms Objectives of Freeing All Hostages and Dismantling Hamas
‘Hamas Needs To Cease To Exist’: Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed on September 15 during a two-day visit to Israel that Washington and Jerusalem were united in seeking...
Flash Briefs
New ICC-Related Sanctions Present Increased Risk for South Africa’s ICJ Campaigners
The lawfare campaign against Israel hit a snag. On September 4, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on three nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) for having “directly engaged in” International...
Insights
Trump Meets With Hostage Families and Survivors Following Israeli Strike on Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Trump Meets With Former Hostages, Families: U.S. President Donald Trump met on September 10 with a delegation of former Israeli hostages and family members of those still held in...
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Princeton researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton researcher who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship, was freed in Iraq after being held for more than 900 days by an Iranian-backed militia. “I am pleased to...
Op-eds
U.S. Sanctions Palestinian NGOs for Directly Engaging with ICC Investigation Against Israel
Three Palestinian NGOs Sanctioned: On September 4, the United States imposed sanctions on three Palestinian NGOs for having “directly engaged in efforts by the International Criminal...
Flash Briefs
U.S. ‘Denying and Revoking Visas’ of Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly
State Department Denies Visas: The U.S. Department of State announced on August 29 that it would be “denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization...
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E3 Triggers ‘Snapback’ Mechanism to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran
‘Snapback’ Process Initiated: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — triggered the “snapback” mechanism on August 28 to begin the process...
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Trump Meets With Top Advisers to Discuss Future of Gaza
Meeting to Discuss ‘Day After’ in Gaza: President Donald Trump convened a meeting with top national security advisers to discuss a possible joint U.S.-Israeli “day after”...
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‘Lower Diplomatic Level’: Israel Downgrades Ties With Brazil After Israeli Ambassador Nominee Stonewalled
Brazil Slights New Israeli Ambassador: Israel downgraded its diplomatic ties with Brazil after the credentials of Israel’s newly appointed ambassador were refused on August 26....
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Four ICC Officials
Fresh Sanctions Against ICC: The U.S. State Department issued fresh sanctions against four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and prosecutors on August 20 as part of President...
Flash Briefs
U.S. and European Allies at Odds Over UN Security Council’s UNIFIL Mandate Extension
U.S., Europe Diverge: The UN Security Council is debating whether to renew the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which expires on August 31, highlighting disagreement...
Flash Briefs
By gutting its cyber staff, State Department ignores congressional directives
Without strong cyber capabilities at State, America’s partners will turn to unreliable associates in China for infrastructure investment and succumb to cyberattacks that place U.S. forces overseas at risk.
Op-eds
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...
Flash Briefs
Tehran Seeks to Consolidate Its Influence in Iraq
Iran still seeks to project power in the Middle East — not only by arming proxies and smuggling oil but also by shaping regional parliaments and policies. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s new Supreme...
Policy Briefs
America’s fair-weather friends
France, Britain, and Germany make it harder for Trump to get a ceasefire in Gaza