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Iran Update, May 18, 2024

Key Takeaways: Northern Gaza Strip: The IDF 98th Division continued to conduct clearing operations in Jabalia.Southern Gaza Strip: Israeli forces expanded clearing operations in eastern Rafah.Political Negotiations: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that the United States believes Hamas withdrew from the latest ceasefire negotiations in the hopes of …

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Spotlight on Iran: May 8-16, 2024

The chief of staff of the Iranian army declared that the al-Aqsa Flood and the Iranian attackon Israel accelerated the process of eliminating Israel and brought about regional and globalstrategic changes. The commander of the IRGC’s Qods Force said the Supreme Leader of Iranwas the only one in the world …

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What has China learned from Russia and Iran’s use of proxies?

The answer may help U.S. planners anticipate and spot Beijing’s next moves. China has surely been watching as Russia and Iran have used non-state actors to pursue their strategic objectives in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere. What lessons might Beijing have drawn, and how might we see them applied? The Kremlin …

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