Houthis escalation would have devastating effects on Yemen

Security 2026-03-01

Houthis escalation would have devastating effects on Yemen

Renewed Houthi threats to strike Red Sea shipping are raising fears that Yemen could face devastating consequences if attacks on US interests escalate further.

Sanctions target Houthis for using starvation as weapon against Yemenis

Security 2026-02-27

Sanctions target Houthis for using starvation as weapon against Yemenis

The Houthis' control over the vital port of al-Hodeidah has enabled them to divert resources for their war, effectively starving the Yemeni people.

US strikes 30 targets in Syria to combat extremist groups

Security 2026-02-26

US strikes 30 targets in Syria to combat extremist groups

Thirty ISIS sites were struck in Syria as US operations continue to degrade the group's command, mobility and operational reach.

Hizbullah's refusal to disarm undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability

Security 2026-02-26

Hizbullah's refusal to disarm undermines Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability

Amid mounting economic and political crises, Lebanon faces renewed uncertainty as disputes over armed authority test the state's control and its role in a volatile region.

Iranian diplomats smuggle millions to Hizbullah via Beirut airport

Security 2026-02-25

Iranian diplomats smuggle millions to Hizbullah via Beirut airport

Exploiting diplomatic immunity, Iranian diplomats are smuggling millions of dollars to Hizbullah, moving the cash through Beirut airport and avoiding security checks.

Inside local education in Yemen: Mapping trends and changes

Security 2026-02-23

Inside local education in Yemen: Mapping trends and changes

How schools and religious spaces in Houthi-controlled areas have increasingly intersected with recruitment and military activity.

Coalition pushes on defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq

Security 2026-02-21

Coalition pushes on defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq

Syria is committed to combating ISIS and working with Coalition partners to reintegrate families from al-Hol and Roj camps into their communities of origin.

Yemen conflict: Implications for global trade and maritime security

Security 2026-02-20

Yemen conflict: Implications for global trade and maritime security

New Houthi missile maneuvers signal a dangerous new phase of aggression, putting civilian lives and global trade directly in the line of fire.

Kataib Hizbullah threatens US Interests amid Iran allegiance

Security 2026-02-19

Kataib Hizbullah threatens US Interests amid Iran allegiance

Kataib Hizbullah's threat to strike US bases in the region if the US attacks Iran confirms Iran pushes its proxies to destroy their own countries.

Lebanese Prime Minister vows to prevent new conflict

Security 2026-02-17

Lebanese Prime Minister vows to prevent new conflict

Hizbullah’s decision to join the Gaza war for its own objectives proved a strategic mistake that endangered the population.