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Ukraine, Not Trump, Is NATO’s Achilles’ Heel

As NATO convenes in Washington, it faces internal tensions and Trump’s potential return as U.S. president. But it is the alliance’s approach to Russia that will determine the future of transatlantic security. NATO has a few worries as its leaders meet on July 9-11 in Washington for a summit marking …

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Spotlight on Terrorism: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Syria (July 1 – 8 , 2024)

This past week Hezbollah claimed responsibility for 47 attacks on military and civilian targets in northern Israel, up from 38 attacks the previous week. The intensity of the attacks increased in response to the killing of Muhammad Naama Nasser, commander of the Aziz Unit. In response to the IDF’s eliminating …

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China and Belarus Conduct Joint Military Training on NATO’s Doorstep

In a significant display of growing military cooperation, China and Belarus recently began conducting joint military exercises in the city of Brest, located near the Belarus-Poland border. This development marks a notable step in the strategic partnership between the two nations, both of which have been facing increasing diplomatic pressure …

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