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America Discovers Iran in Its Own Backyard

America Discovers Iran in Its Own Backyard

October 17, 2011 | Amb. Dore Gold
The revelation last week by the Obama administration of a plot by Iran to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington opened the eyes of many Americans that the threat of Iran is on the southern doorstep of the United States. What made the plot particularly worrisome from the standpoint of the U.S. security establishment was the […]
Will the Armed Forces Retain Power in Egypt?

Will the Armed Forces Retain Power in Egypt?

October 3, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
n September 26, 2011, the head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, chose to walk the streets of Cairo without his trademark military attire.
Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

Iran Holds Major Air Defense Drill Amid Tensions with Turkey

September 25, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
On September 6-15, 2011, Iran held a four-stage major air defense drill. The exercise took place in the midst of escalating Iranian rhetoric towards Turkey as a result of Ankara’s decision to deploy a radar system in its territory that is part of the NATO anti-ballistic missile system. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi […]
Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

Deteriorating Relations between Iran and Turkey

September 21, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
The Islamist Factor in Post-Gaddafi Libya: Will Libya Become “Libyastan”?

The Islamist Factor in Post-Gaddafi Libya: Will Libya Become “Libyastan”?

August 29, 2011
Egypt and Israel Caught in an Al-Qaeda Whirlpool?

Egypt and Israel Caught in an Al-Qaeda Whirlpool?

August 22, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
The Terrorist Attack on Southern Israel: Under the Authority of Hamas, Using the Tactics of A

The Terrorist Attack on Southern Israel: Under the Authority of Hamas, Using the Tactics of A

August 19, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi
Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

Does Iran’s Latest Military Exercise Signal a New Defense Doctrine?

July 6, 2011 | Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael Segall
The UN Indictment of Hizbullah

The UN Indictment of Hizbullah

July 3, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
Hizbullah’s Veneration of Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei

Hizbullah’s Veneration of Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei

June 20, 2011
Toward a Radical Lebanon?

Toward a Radical Lebanon?

June 16, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
The Tunisian Revolution Revisited

The Tunisian Revolution Revisited

June 12, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
The Politics Behind the Opening of the Rafah Crossing

The Politics Behind the Opening of the Rafah Crossing

May 31, 2011 | Lt. Col. (ret.) Jonathan D. Halevi
Rifts in the Muslim Brotherhood Amid Growing Anarchy in Egypt

Rifts in the Muslim Brotherhood Amid Growing Anarchy in Egypt

May 30, 2011 | Amb. Zvi Mazel
What Other Surprises Are the Palestinians Preparing for Israel?

What Other Surprises Are the Palestinians Preparing for Israel?

May 17, 2011 | Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah