December 19, 2024 Eurasia
In September 2024, Andrew Hill and Steve Gerras authored a compelling three-part series that explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in national defense. They provocatively argued that the conventional wisdom is wrong: human intuition is not indispensable, even though we might all wish it were. Recognizing the significance …
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December 19, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
The new transitional government in Syria, headed by Mohammad al-Bashir, began itsactivities after the transfer of powers from the last government of the al-Assad regime. Amongits first decisions were the deployment of police forces in major cities and the prohibition ofsmoking and drinking alcohol. E_268_24-1Download
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December 19, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Latest Developments Al-Sharaa Pushes for Unity Amongst Rebel Factions: Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known by the nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, announced on December 17 that Syria’s rebel “factions will be dissolved, and the fighters will be integrated into the Ministry of Defense.” Al-Sharaa also …
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December 19, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Le gouvernement Netanyahou a approuvé un plan pour étendre les colonies sur le plateau du Golan, motivé par le contexte de guerre en Syrie et la volonté de doubler la population israélienne sur place, selon The Jerusalem Post. Le gouvernement israélien a approuvé ce dimanche 15 décembre un plan d’expansion …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continued fixation on the Russian “Oreshnik” ballistic missile and Russia’s non-nuclear deterrents suggests that the Kremlin may be searching for off-ramps from its continued nuclear saber-rattling narrative. Putin addressed the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) board on December 16 and discussed Russian military developments in 2024 …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
The HTS-controlled interim government is continuing to reconcile with former members of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). The Russian-backed SAA 5th Corps in Lattakia is reportedly negotiating with the interim government to “merge its forces” into the new Syrian army.[1] Integrating members of other armed groups, including the SAA, into …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia
La réélection de Donald Trump marque un tournant pour les États-Unis. Ses premières mesures et ses promesses de campagne sous-tendent déjà une mutation du pays vers un modèle profondément autoritaire et nationaliste, censé promouvoir une nouvelle variété de capitalisme tissant des liens étroits avec le pouvoir politique. Un exercice du …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Derrière l’insolent succès des ouvrages climatosceptiques en France, c’est une véritable guerre culturelle qui se joue. Son enjeu ? Les connaissances relatives à l’énergie. On y trouve notamment les « pétrosavoirs », portés par l’industrie fossile, qui font tout pour rendre inaudibles les bonnes nouvelles relatives aux énergies renouvelables. Il …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia
Why Washington Must Reject Isolationism and Embrace Primacy When he begins his second term as president, Donald Trump will inherit a world far more hostile to U.S. interests than the one he left behind four years ago. China has intensified its efforts to expand its military, political, and economic influence …
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December 18, 2024 Eurasia, Middle Orient
A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled him. With Assad gone, the militant group based in Lebanon is even weaker. Hezbollah was dealt a major blow during 14 months of war with …
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