China Probes Taiwan’s Defenses
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Denied Syrian Foothold, Turkey Could Harass Israel at Sea
As Israel moves to prevent Turkish military encroachment in neighboring Syria, officials are bracing for Ankara to shift pressure to the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey remains a member of NATO, and such...
Policy Briefs
Terrorists attack Hanukkah lighting ceremony in Australia, kill at least 16
On December 14, two gunmen attacked a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Two armed assailants opened fire during a large “Chanukah by the Sea” celebration marking the...
Op-eds
Examining the Office of Insular Affairs’ Role in Fostering Prosperity in the Pacific Territories and Addressing External Threats to Peace and Security
Legislative Testimonies
IDF increases naval strength with new logistics support vessel
The Israeli Navy received a new ship on June 16 with the arrival of the INS Komemiyut. It is the second of two new landing craft, known as logistics support vessels (LSV), that Israel has obtained in the...
Op-eds
Israel Opens Third Humanitarian Aid Crossing Into Northern Gaza
Israel on May 12 opened a third route for humanitarian aid to enter northern Gaza, the Western Erez crossing in Zikim, near the strip’s northern border. Israel announced the development...
Flash Briefs
Iran, Houthis attack with impunity in Red Sea – analysis
The Houthis have launched drones, cruise missiles, and a ballistic missile at Israel over the last month and a half, believing they are not deterred.
Op-eds
Hamas Mounts New Israel Infiltration by Sea
Hamas terrorists tried to penetrate an Israeli village by sea from the northern Gaza Strip on October 24, sparking a new battle with Israeli security forces. The Israeli military...
Flash Briefs
Biden’s Renewed Push for Iran Deal May Help Russia in Ukraine
The Biden administration appears to have renewed its push for an interim nuclear deal with Iran that would secure partial concessions on Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief,...
Flash Briefs
President Aliyev: “Relations between Azerbaijan and Iran are at the Lowest Level Ever”
From day one of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Iran has been hostile toward Baku and consistently acted to undermine its security and independence. However, over the last year the ties...
Op-eds
Israel Opens First Permanent Embassy in Turkmenistan
Latest Developments Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen inaugurated Israel’s first embassy in Turkmenistan during a visit to the Central Asian state on April 20. Cohen is the first Israeli foreign...
Flash Briefs
China launches empire building exercise in Pacific theatre
President Panuelo: ‘Chinese control over our security space, aside from impacts on our sovereignty, increases the chances of China getting into conflict with Australia, Japan, US and New Zealand, on the day when Beijing decides to invade Taiwan
Op-eds
Made in Germany, Co-opted by China
Monographs
Police Arrest Captain of Syria-Bound Iranian Tanker
Gibraltar police arrested the captain and chief officer yesterday of an Iranian supertanker, the...
Policy Briefs
Iran Shipping Sanctions Run Aground?
Officially, the Obama administration remains committed to enforcing sanctions on Iran’s main merchant shipping fleet, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, also known as IRISL. But i...
Op-eds
Is Libya the Next Stronghold of the Islamic State?
Co-authored by Nathaniel Barr Exactly four years after the protests that kicked off the Libyan revolution, the country has again...
Op-eds
Breaking the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nexus
Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade...
Legislative Testimonies
Breaking the Iran, North Korea and Syria Nexus
Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, and Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade...
Op-eds
‘Missiles From the Sea’ Kill 16 AQAP Fighters in Zinjibar
Reports from Yemen indicate that "missiles fired from the sea" killed 16 AQAP fighters on the outskirts of Zinjibar. From...
Op-eds
In the Pirates’ Lair
Do Somalia’s buccaneers have legitimate grievances?