Terrorism & Extremism

Adnan Naser  With the country calling for a withdrawal and the region heating up, might the U.S. military presence in Iraq finally come to an end? So much has been reported on what the United States aims to do in the recent collision of interests between itself and …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh The upcoming meeting between King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Joe Biden is not merely a diplomatic visit; it holds the weight of a nation’s plea for peace and stability. Amidst the chaos and devastation of the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, …

Victoria Coates and Brett Shearer Quite simply, UNRWA is fundamentally compromised, and its activities are fundamentally at odds with its stated purpose of providing educational, health, and other services to Palestinians. In fact, UNRWA is part of the vicious cycle of violence orchestrated by Hamas Critics of the …

Michael DiCiana As 2024 begins, the global threat to American interests is on the rise as the interests of adversaries continue to align. However, Washington policymakers appear either unable or uninterested in displaying resolve As 2024 begins, the global threat to American interests is on the rise as …

To counter Pakistan’s security and economic challenges, it is imperative to restrain the military within its constitutional role, curbing unwarranted interference in politics, and addressing instances where the military’s institutional interests supersede broader national interests. Pakistan, the world’s fifth most populous country and a nuclear-armed nation, grapples with …

Dov Zakeim Iran behaves as if it is a safe haven because it has thus far successfully deterred an American attack on its soil. As long as Tehran continues to do so, it will not cease to support its proxies, and they, in turn, will continue to attack …

America might be overextended in the region, and Iran might not be able to control its proxies. That’s a recipe for a wider conflict. Can two nations that don’t really want a full-scale war — in fact believe it could be disastrous — find themselves slip-sliding toward one …

Time is quickly running out to prevent further carnage in Gaza and a region-wide war, the ramifications of which will plague the Middle East and undermine U.S. interests for generations. This past weekend, three U.S. service members were killed in Jordan following a drone strike by Iran-backed militias …

Little is publicly known about the base near the country’s borders with both Syria and Iraq Three US troops were killed and dozens wounded after a drone hit a military outpost in Jordan known as Tower 22 on Sunday. Here is what is known about the base: Location …