U.S. Navy

January 15, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Former HTS fighter Ahmad Hammad al Mansour reportedly detained in Syria after threatening Egyptian president

The hashtag “Your turn, dictator” has been widely shared on Egyptian social media in the past two weeks. Modeled after the 2011 rallying cry “your turn, doctor” used against then-Syrian President...

January 9, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Rewind and Reconnoiter: When Will Guam Become a Priority?

“I would not have predicted just how poorly this defense of Guam effort would be executed by the Department of Defense over the past four years. When historians reflect on poor planning...

January 8, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 8, 2025

Today’s Issue: | IAF Conducts Southern Gaza Strikes Against Hamas October 7 Participants | IAF Strikes Hamas Command-and-Control Center in Northern Gaza | IDF Troops Destroy Five Weapons Depots in Lebanon...

January 2, 2025 | Aaron Goren, Enia Krivine

Critical and opportune: Time to take out the Houthis

Addressing the threat may provide a critical opportunity to secure strategic alliances that could dramatically alter the future of the region.

December 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis, Hezbollah threaten Israel with ongoing war

Despite the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Israel continues to suffer threats from multiple fronts.

December 23, 2024 | |

Netanyahu: Israel Will Act Against Houthis Like It Did Against Hamas and Hezbollah 

Netanyahu Promises Strong Response Against Houthis: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel will strike hard against the Houthi rebels in Yemen after...

December 20, 2024 | Lewis Libby, Nick Danby

Don’t Fall for the New Syrian Regime’s Claims of Moderation

HTS’s membership rolls and track record do not inspire confidence that the group will lead to a free, inclusive, and prosperous Syria.

December 20, 2024 | Jack Burnham, Cameron McMillan

New Department of Defense Report Highlights China’s Growing Military Power

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) 2024 Chinese Military Power Report (CMPR), released on December 18, emphasizes China’s expanded efforts to gain military superiority over the United States. The...

December 18, 2024 | |

U.S. Strikes Houthi Command Center Amid Continuing Threats to International Shipping, Israel

Control Center Coordinated Houthi Operations: U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against a command center operated by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in the Yemeni capital...

December 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why are the Houthis attacking Israel – and can they be deterred?

The Houthis may think they can get away with anything without paying a price. The question is, what price is enough to make them stop?

December 4, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, John Hardie

Trump Should Make Putin Wince Before They Sit Down to Talk

A maximum pressure campaign would raise the likelihood of a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.

November 29, 2024 | Bradley Bowman, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Trump Can — and Should — Fully Fund Our Military

The Obama and Biden administrations failed to request from Congress sufficient resources for defense. Trump should not make the same mistake.

November 21, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Bolster U.S. Military

As a new administration is poised to take charge in January 2025, it will face a markedly different threat landscape than its predecessor. The United States and its allies now confront an axis of authoritarians...

November 14, 2024 | |

U.S. Forces Strike at Iranian Proxies in Syria in Response to Series of Attacks

U.S. Forces Respond to Attacks in Syria: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted strikes against an Iranian proxy terrorist group in Syria on November 12. According to a CENTCOM...

November 13, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Joey, we hardly knew ye

A few words of advice for the departing commander in chief

November 1, 2024 | Nick Danby, Lewis Libby

How a modern Lend-Lease could help save the South China Sea

A modern US-Philippines Lend-Lease could be designated for joint civilian projects

October 16, 2024 | |

UN Representative Blames Houthis for Ongoing Destabilization in Yemen

The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg urged the Houthis in Yemen to cease their attacks on international shipping on October 15, warning that the terrorist...

October 10, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

The United States continues to feel the repercussions of Oct. 7

Iran and its regional proxies have threatened not only the physical safety of Americans but also their prosperity.

October 8, 2024 | Enia Krivine |

The Impact of the October 7 Attack Still Reverberates in the U.S.

Israel on Monday marked the first anniversary of Hamas’s massacre of 1,200 people on October 7, 2023, which launched the regional war that continues to rage in the Middle East. While Israel is bearing...

October 4, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

Israel’s Victory Will Be a Success for American Grand Strategy

The U.S. has an opportunity to fundamentally reshape global relations in our favor and to benefit the West. We should seize the moment.