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Israel Unleashed?

A Brazen Campaign Against Iranian Targets Could Backfire On April 1, Israel launched its latest attack on Iran in the two countries’ ongoing shadow war, with an airstrike that flattened a section of Iran’s embassy complex in Damascus and reportedly killed at least 12 people. Among the dead was Mohammad …

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Getting Off the Back Foot: Guiding Principles for a Proactive Western Strategy on Belarus

Western leaders’ apathy and lack of interest in Belarus risk creating a self-fulfilling prophecy that leaves Belarus trapped in Moscow’s smothering embrace more or less indefinitely. This paper identifies options for a more effective Western strategy that takes into account existing opportunities and limitations. For decades, the West has been …

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Israel on Alert for Iranian Strikes After Damascus Blast

Latest Developments Israel reinforced its air defenses on April 3 amid threats from Tehran to avenge the killing of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officers in Damascus. The IDF announced that, following a situational assessment, reservists were being called up to fortify its Aerial Defense Array. The statement did …

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