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Biden Didn’t Make Israeli-Palestinian Talks a Priority. Arab Leaders Say Region Now Paying the Price
Additionally, the Biden administration’s immediate and all-in rallying to Israel’s mounting defense after Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacres may only heighten Saudi Crown Prince Mohamme...
By Jonathan Lord
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White House Has Discussed U.S. Military Response If Hezbollah Attacks Israel
Between the lines: One of the legal justifications for the U.S. using force in case of a Hezbollah attack would be to protect tens of thousands of American citizens who live i...
By Jonathan Lord
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How the Israel-Hamas War Is Tilting the Global Power Balance in Favor of Russia, China
So far, little of the military aid rushed by the U.S. to Israel is of the kind that is needed for Ukraine. Israel’s most urgent request was for interceptors for its Iron Dome ...
By Franz-Stefan Gady
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Biden Faces Risks in Wartime Visit to Israel
Unlike other presidents who have urged restraint on Israel during past conflicts, Mr. Biden has emphasized that Israel has every right to defend itself. A visit, said Richard ...
By Richard Fontaine
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Hamas Attack Might Freeze Saudi-Israeli Normalization, but Won’t Likely Kill It: Analysts
Likewise, Director of the Middle East Security program at the Center for a New American Security Jonathan Lord said, “The war doesn’t change the ultimate calculus for Riyadh, ...
By Jonathan Lord
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In Israel and Ukraine, Mix of Drones and Brute Force Shows Warfare’s Future
“It’s a constant competition between measures and countermeasures,” said Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the defense program at the Center for a New American Security. U.S. for...
By Stacie Pettyjohn & Samuel Bendett
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As Israel Readies Gaza Invasion, U.S. Sees No Plan for What’s Next
A congressional aide said that discussions about Gaza’s future have also quietly begun on the Hill. Congressional leaders are acutely aware that the US invaded Afghanistan in ...
By Richard Fontaine
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‘They’re Opportunistic and Adaptive’: How Hamas Is Using Cryptocurrency to Raise Funds
Hamas’ use of digital currency represents just one of the many ways the group – designated a terrorist organization by the United States and European Union – has sought to rai...
By Yaya J. Fanusie
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How Hamas Executed a Paraglider Attack on Israel
Another unanswered question is how Israel apparently did not notice before Oct. 7 that Hamas had developed the ability to use paragliders as part of terror attacks. The answer...
By Jonathan Lord
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As Turkey Intensifies War on Kurdish Militants in Iraq, Civilians Are Suffering
Two days after the strikes on Skeiniya, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said in a statement it was following developments with “grave concern.” “Necessa...
By Jonathan Lord
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Pentagon ‘Deeply Concerned’ Hezbollah Could Widen Israel-Gaza Conflict, Analysts More Sanguine
A senior Pentagon official told reporters Monday they were “deeply concerned” that Lebanese Hezbollah could choose to open up a “second front” against Israel in the wake of Ha...
By Jonathan Lord
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In Israel Conflict, U.S. Military Warns Others to Stay Out, But No ‘Boots on the Ground’ for Now
"The U.S. military role is primarily to stabilize the region and deter additional actors from opportunistically choosing to join in the fight against Israel," Jonathan Lord, a...
By Jonathan Lord
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Could Chaos in Congress Slow U.S. Response in Israel-Gaza War?
Jonathan Lord, senior fellow and director of the Middle East security programme at the Centre for a New American Security, said the House was going through “unprecedented time...
By Jonathan Lord
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How Israel’s Hamas Terror-Sparked War Could Leave Indelible Mark on Entire Middle East
Iranian officials have denied involvement in the attack but also praised it as an act of “anti-Zionist resistance” and President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken with the leaders of t...
By Jonathan Lord
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‘Menu of Options’: What the Ford Carrier Strike Group Brings to Israel’s Defense
The phrase “show of force” is often used to describe positioning ships, warplanes and other assets nearby potential conflict zones to demonstrate the US is ready to act milita...
By Jonathan Lord
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What Will Russia Do With Gaza Chaos?
Hundreds of thousands of Russian citizens reside in Israel, and around 1.5 million Israelis speak Russian. Israel has backed Ukraine diplomatically but has not provided weapon...
By Jonathan Lord
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Biden Administration Scrambles to Defend Its Middle East Policy After Hamas Attacks
Foreign policy experts – many of whom despise Trump – fret that the issue is being politicized in a presidential campaign season and say it’s unfair to lay the blame on Biden ...
By Richard Fontaine
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CNAS Responds: Israel Under Attack
Today, October 7, Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel. As clashes erupted across the country, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the country “at war” whi...
By Richard Fontaine & Jonathan Lord
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Misinformation About Israel and Hamas Is Spreading on Social Media
The group instead has turned primarily to the messaging platform Telegram to distribute its content and saw colossal follower growth on Saturday. In the channel, Hamas posted...
By Jonathan Lord
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U.S. Will Transfer Weapons Seized from Iran to Ukraine
“At the end of the day, Ukraine needs various supplies for the war effort, and while this isn’t a solution to all of Ukraine’s military needs, it will provide critical support...
By Jonathan Lord