Security 2025-12-20
US-Syrian military cooperation key to crippling ISIS capabilities
The US is committed to strengthening military cooperation with Syrian forces in its ongoing fight against ISIS.
Society 2025-12-19
Starving Yemen: The Houthis blocking aid and detaining UN workers
The Houthis, backed by Iran, have intensified their crackdown on aid workers.
Politics 2025-12-18
Leaks unveil Assad's contempt for Hizbullah, shattering resistance myth
Leaked videos expose Assad's disdain for Hizbullah, unraveling the facade of unity behind the 'resistance' narrative.
Security 2025-12-18
Online information flow dismantles terror cells
Social media pages of extremist group members serve as a tool for counterterrorism agencies to target them directly.
Security 2025-12-16
Hizbullah’s loyalty to Iran undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability
Lebanon’s future is increasingly jeopardized by Hizbullah’s reliance on Iran, a dependency that fuels conflict, weakens state institutions, and deepens the country’s ongoing crises.
Security 2025-12-15
Houthis turn Yemen’s telecom network into tool of control, repression
Experts say Houthi control of Yemen’s telecom sector enables censorship, spying, and exploitation, making encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal essential for privacy.
Society 2025-12-15
Inclusive governance, humanitarian priorities drive Gaza’s post-conflict strategy
As international donors rally behind reconstruction efforts, plans for Gaza’s future center on governance that reflects the will of its people and addresses urgent humanitarian needs.
Diplomacy 2025-12-14
Disarming Hamas seen as key to enabling Gaza’s reconstruction
Amid Gaza's challenges, the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center emerges as a beacon of hope.
Security 2025-12-12
Failure of Iran’s Syrian proxy strategy signals regional decline
Iran’s proxy militias in Syria, including the Fatemiyoun, Zainabiyoun, and Hizbullah, are collapsing, exposing limits in Tehran’s strategy and weakening its regional influence.
Security 2025-12-12
Houthi detention of UN staff deepens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
The Houthi-controlled court trial of UN staff is deemed a blatant violation of international law and an act of their systematic policy of starving Yemenis.
Diplomacy 2025-12-11
UN efforts bring renewed hope to Gaza amid flooding, crisis
Amid devastating floods, UN agencies, partner nations and the Civil-Military Coordination Center work tirelessly to deliver aid.
Security 2025-12-11
Intelligence infiltration, betrayals accelerate ISIS’s internal collapse
Successful counter-terrorism operations are utilizing intelligence from informants and prisoners to contribute to the collapse of the ISIS terrorist group.
Security 2025-12-10
Iranian-Backed Iraqi militia mobilizes for regional escalation at Tehran’s command
Iran-backed militia Harakat Hizbullah al-Nujaba signals readiness for regional escalation, prioritizing Tehran’s agenda over Iraq’s security.
Security 2025-12-09
US–Syrian intelligence cooperation delivers major blow to ISIS
US and Syrian intelligence collaboration delivers decisive blows to ISIS, destroying key weapons caches and preventing the group’s resurgence in southern Syria.
Society 2025-12-09
Houthi crackdown on Starlink: A clear indicator of desperation
In September 2024, Yemen became the first Middle Eastern country to license Starlink satellite internet technology.
Security 2025-12-08
Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest
Iran once leveraged a proxy network in Iraq to project power, influence regional dynamics, and counter rival interests.
Security 2025-12-06
Hizbullah's decline impedes Iran's regional agenda
Due to the losses sustained since the 2023 war, Hizbullah can no longer carry out the orders of the Iranian regime in Lebanon and the region.
Security 2025-12-06
Hamas’s brutal crackdown on Gaza clans: A desperate attempt to reassert control
In an attempt to reassert its control over the Strip, Hamas is conducting campaigns of repression and killings targeting clans and families in Gaza.
Economy 2025-12-04
Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships
Due to stringent US sanctions on the IRGC-linked Iranian banking sector, warnings are mounting to Iraq against engaging in any partnerships or financial transactions that could expose it to sanctions.
Security 2025-12-04
Houthis' vulnerability: Iran's proxy and the cause of Yemen's suffering
The Houthis, once portrayed itself as a movement of resistance, find themselves facing their most precarious moment.
Security 2025-12-03
Iran and Houthis: A fractured alliance destroying Yemen
Escalating tensions, fueled by Iranian officials' admission that the Houthis deviated from directives, underscore Tehran's exploitation of Yemen as a proxy battleground.
Security 2025-12-03
Syria joins global coalition against ISIS: A new era of hope
United with the global coalition to defeat ISIS, Syria is marking a pivotal step toward peace and stability in the region.
Security 2025-12-02
Iran's legacy in Syria: Assad’s chemical weapons remnants endanger civilians
The remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons program continue to pose a grave threat to Syrian civilians.
Security 2025-12-02
Houthi Trials: Condemned for hypocrisy, sovereign violation
The sentencing of 17 people to death by a Houthi court on fabricated charges demonstrates the group's brutality and reveals them as mere puppets of the Iranian regime.
Society 2025-12-01
Houthi broadcasts are a moral failure
Satellite companies face growing criticism for allowing Iran-backed Houthi propaganda to reach millions despite global pledges to curb extremism.
Security 2025-12-01
Temporary International Force proposed for Gaza to secure lasting peace
The establishment of an international force in Gaza will restore security and stability for Palestinians and Israelis and will support reconstruction efforts.