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September, 2024

  • 21 September

    NATO-Russia dynamics: Prospects for reconstitution of Russian military power

    Executive summary The Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, brought war to the North Atlantic Alliance’s doorstep—altering the political-military dynamics between NATO and its neighbor to the east. Since the Russian invasion, NATO has been undergoing a dramatic change that has impacted its plans, command structure, …

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  • 21 September

    US carries out security operation with SDF in Syria

    The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) stated that the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), in cooperation with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), carried out a joint raid in Syria targeting a group of Islamic State (IS) members. The Pentagon’s announcement came during a press briefing by the Deputy Press Secretary …

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  • 21 September

    Les politiciens français «craignent» une escalade mondiale

    La peur d’une guerre nucléaire semble toucher certains États européens, malgré les actions profondément irresponsables de leurs gouvernements. Un grand journal français a récemment publié un article affirmant que les hommes politiques français s’inquiètent de la possibilité d’une «troisième guerre mondiale». Il est curieux de voir ce genre de «préoccupation» …

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  • 21 September

    Ce n’est pas une troisième guerre mondiale : c’est une Guerre DE Terreur

    Et la Russie mène une guerre existentielle pour la survie de la Mère Patrie – ce qu’elle a fait à maintes reprises au cours des siècles. Ce n’est pas une fêteCe n’est pas une discothèqueCe n’est pas une partie de plaisirPas de temps pour danserNi pour l’amourJe n’ai pas le …

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  • 21 September

    The Crumbling Nuclear Order

    How to Save the Norms Against Testing, Building, and Using the Ultimate Weapon The risk of nuclear war is the highest it has been since the end of the Cold War. The cause lies primarily with Russia’s ongoing nuclear threats and drills amid the conflict in Ukraine, but not with …

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  • 21 September

    A Two-State Solution That Can Work

    The Case for an Israeli-Palestinian Confederation In July, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war in Gaza and the future of the Middle East. Afterward, Harris stressed her commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians—in her words, “the only …

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  • 21 September

    Lebanon is rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares a new phase of war

    Walkie-talkies exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in a second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 wounded in the …

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  • 21 September

    The New College of EU Commissioners: How Did Central and Southeast Europe Fare?

    Von der Leyen’s ‘cabinet’ for the next five years did not quite achieve gender parity. Its makeup also reflects how Poland’s clout has improved in Brussels since the Tusk government took power, while Hungary’s star continues to wane. After weeks of intensive negotiations with the 27 EU member states – …

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  • 21 September

    The Soviet Roots of Putin’s Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East

    Despite the dichotomy between ideological, Soviet-era support for anti-Western regimes and interest-driven Putin-era support, there are several similarities. There are significant differences between the former Soviet Union’s Middle East foreign policy and that of current Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the Soviet era, Moscow strongly supported revolutionary regimes at odds …

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  • 21 September

    The Iranian Regime Looks Westward To Achieve Its Goals; In A Tactical Move, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Prepares The Ground For Dialogue With U.S. And Europe

    Introduction It appears that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Iranian leadership are headed towards tactical dialogue with the West, with the aim of accomplishing the regime’s strategic goals. These goals include: a) improving Iran’s economy by getting the Western sanctions lifted and advancing massive investment in the Iranian …

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