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Syria's new multinational cleanup effort is trying to locate a chemical weapons stockpile that was supposedly eliminated in 2013, but much of the arsenal was never truly accounted for.
Kyle Moran · March 24, 2026 · 13 min read
The Mojahedin e-Khalq, an Iranian exile organization, has a history of controversy and violence. Despite its claims of being a democratic alternative to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the group has been rejected by the Iranian people.
Kyle Moran · March 19, 2026 · 20 min read
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move that leverages risk perception to maintain control of the waterway, rather than relying on military force.
Evan Moloney · March 17, 2026 · 17 min read
The Iranian terror threat is a growing concern for global security, with the country's long history of external operations and state-sponsored terrorism posing a significant danger well beyond the Middle East.
Paweł Wójcik · March 13, 2026 · 10 min read
Lebanon's government has taken a bold step by banning Hezbollah's military activities, but can the country follow through and break free from the group's grip?
Kyle Moran · March 12, 2026 · 13 min read
The ongoing war in Iran will shape the future of the Middle East, but nowhere will its impact matter more than in neighboring Iraq. Learn how Baghdad's many factions are responding as the conflict expands.
Evan Moloney · March 9, 2026 · 18 min read
The recent conflict in the Middle East has sparked a global debate about the role of the United States and its allies. But what if the true reason behind the conflict is not about Iran or the Middle East at all?
Oli Carpenter · March 6, 2026 · 10 min read
Gulf states have been making defensive preparations against Iranian ballistic missiles, but the use of one-way attack drones has become a significant concern.
Jakub Janovsky · March 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Wilfred Waimiri · March 4, 2026 · 21 min read
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