Recent Posts

Profiles of 28 Iran-Backed Terrorist Groups and Branches in the West Bank

Iran-backed terrorist groups, including Islamic Jihad, al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, and Hamas, have proliferated in number and strengthened their presence in the West Bank in recent years. The groups have established battalions (Katibat) in Nablus, Jenin, Tulkarm and beyond. Iranian arms and funding have primarily fueled this violent escalation.‍FDD’s Long War …

Read More »

Erdogan Calls on Muslim Nations to Isolate Israel

Latest Developments Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on September 7 called for the formation of an Islamic alliance to halt what he called “the growing threat of expansionism” from the Jewish state. Falsely claiming that Israeli officials “openly state” their desire to occupy the entire region, Erdogan maintained that an …

Read More »

US Military To Leave Iraq – OpEd

In August, the news arrived that United States military forces and assets had been removed from Niger. Writing about this development, I opined on August 6 that “the US would be well served to start initiating the withdrawal of its military from many additional countries.” A month later, it looks …

Read More »

Russia’s Nuclear Weapons – Analysis

Russia presents an “acute threat” to the United States and its allies, according to the 2022 National Defense Strategy. The 2022 Nuclear Posture Review, a Biden Administration review of U.S. nuclear policy, states: “Russia remains the U.S. rival with the most capable and diverse nuclear forces. Today it is unique …

Read More »