Tag: Israel

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  Rising Lion, Falling Order? The Israel-Iran Conflict and What’s Next

  Following Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”—a series of coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military installations, nuclear facilities, and leadership—the Middle East has once again been plunged into turmoil. How likely is direct U.S. involvement, including a potential bombing campaign? What are the implications for global oil markets? Could this conflict open the door to renewed diplomacy over

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  The Middle East One Year After October 7

  As the Middle East faces the prospect of a wider war, the Biden administration is seeking to limit the current conflict. Will the conflict escalate into a larger confrontation involving Israel, Iran, and other regional powers? What are the strategic calculations at play, and how is the Biden Administration navigating the complexities of containment? On

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  Israeli Politics Amid Regional Turmoil

  As the Biden administration pushes for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and prepares for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week, several factors threaten to undermine Israel’s right-leaning coalition. These include nationalist parties opposing a ceasefire absent the total defeat of Hamas, a recent judicial decision on compulsory military service for the ultra-orthodox,

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  Podcast: Why America Needs a National Security Software Revolution

  Why America Needs a National Security Software Revolution | RSS.com What kind of software revolution does Washington need to promote, and how well is the Pentagon adapting to this new challenge? What are the implications of the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel for software and national security? In this inaugural episode of CFTNI’s new podcast,

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  The Israel-Hamas War and Iran’s Regional Activities

  In the wake of the shocking attack against Israel by Hamas, much attention has focused on the role of Iran, given its material, financial, and rhetorical support for Hamas. What is the nature of the coordination between Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah? How does Iran perceive its interests in this situation? Does Iran still view Hezbollah’s

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