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Is a ‘New Middle East’ Still Possible?

With a weakened Iranian regime, middle powers on the edge of the Middle East will increasingly drive regional dynamics.

In Texas K-12 Public Schools, Qatari Money Funded Jewish Conspiracy Content

Foreign influence is reaching into our children’s schools in Texas and around the United States. Kids are being exposed to lesson plans and textbooks stained with propaganda and even antisemitism. Who...

The Dangerous Failure to Hold Hamas Accountable for Using Human Shields

How international institutions’ silence on Hamas hiding behind civilians incentivizes human shields use, and distorts law and accountability.

What Victory Looks Like When Your Foe Won’t Surrender

The U.S. can win without Iran acknowledging it lost

Double-dealing Pakistan is the danger looming over critical US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump’s two-week cease-fire with Iran is a huge gamble — and allowing Pakistan to act as the go-between only raises the stakes. Pakistan, after all, is the nation where...

Iran downs US fighter jet, 1 crew member recovered, rescue operation ongoing for second

Iran reportedly shot down a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle on April 3, marking the first confirmed loss of a manned American fighter jet inside Iranian territory since the start of Operation Epic Fury...

Islamist Turkey: A Base for Muslim Brotherhood Jihadism

Shabaab celebrates October attack on Mogadishu prison in new video

In a new video posted online as a so-called Eid celebration, Shabaab, Al Qaeda’s branch for East Africa, highlighted and celebrated last year’s assault on the Godka Jilacow prison in Mogadishu, which...

Regime Change Without Nation Building

America and Israel are at war with Iran, a fact that should be neither shocking nor surprising. Both countries have been targeted by the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979. Both countries...

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban move toward ‘open war’ after fighting escalates

Heavy clashes between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government broke out on February 27, with hundreds of casualties reported on both sides of their contested border. The fighting between the two...

‘Patience Has Now Run Out’: Pakistan Says It Has Entered ‘Open War’ With Afghan Taliban

Border War Between Pakistan and Taliban: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out retaliatory airstrikes in Kabul and other Afghan provinces on February 26, targeting the Taliban...

It’s Time to Confront Afghanistan and Iran About Al-Qaeda

The al-Qaeda terror network operates with impunity out of Iran and Afghanistan. America must lean on both countries’ regimes to bring it to heel.

Why Saudi Arabia is turning back to Islamism – and against Israel

Economic strain and domestic pressure are pushing Riyadh toward a regional realignment. Washington ought to pay attention

For Pax Silica, Not All Gulf Partners Are Created Equal

The United States must apply stricter standards to Pax Silica partners, as Qatar’s track record does not justify its inclusion in a trusted AI security coalition.

Qatar Is Pushing for ‘Social Justice’ Lessons and Arabic Classes in US K-12 Schools

Federal legislation is needed to expose this influence operation

Why 2026 Could Prove as Important as 1989

The year the Berlin Wall came down marked the end of one epoch and the start of another. This year could do the same.

China and Pakistan Increase Cooperation, Bring Taliban Into the Fold

China and Pakistan are trying to bolster the Taliban’s global standing. Beijing and Islamabad released a joint statement on January 5 urging Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to curb attacks from affiliated...

Airstrikes only first step to stop Islamic terrorists on march through Africa

Thursday’s strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria signal an intensifying American fight against jihadist expansion across Africa. ISIS maintains a presence across the African continent, but...

The Gaslighting Masterclass Happening Now In Doha

A masterclass in gaslighting is being given in Doha right now. Qatar is hosting the Conference of State Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption from December 15 through 19. It’s...

U.S., Syrian Forces Destroy ISIS Weapons Caches in Southern Syria in Combined Operation

CENTCOM Announces Combined Operation Against ISIS: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces and forces from the Syrian Ministry of Interior had “located...