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Concerns are mounting over alleged efforts by Joseph Jabely, a senior advisor to Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Force Party in Lebanon, to discredit rival political factions and escalate pressure against them through engagements in Washington D.C. and Chicago. According to sources, Jabely conducted approximately meetings with …
November, 2025
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25 November
China and America Are Both Sending Ships to Latin America
Peter Suciu As the US Navy positions military vessels around Venezuela, China has deployed a hospital ship to Nicaragua—hoping to contrast its display of soft power with American militarism. The United States military’s buildup in the US Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR) to counter narco-terrorists operating …
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25 November
After the Muslim Brotherhood
Abdulla Al Junaid Designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization should be a pillar of the emerging Middle East security architecture. The United States stands at a pivotal moment in its Middle East policy. As Congress advances legislation to designate the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) as a foreign …
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25 November
Europe’s China Awakening
The United States and the European Union need a structured, enforcement-focused approach to coordination on competition with China. China’s expanding global ambitions, unfolding amid renewed great power competition, pose profound challenges to the strategic and economic interests of the United States and its European allies. As Beijing’s influence …
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21 November
Is Israel an American Province?
Leon Hadar A more independent Israeli foreign policy toward Washington would improve both the US and Israeli positions in the Middle East. Has Israel evolved from an independent nation-state into something resembling a province within an American informal empire? The question is uncomfortable for both American and Israeli …
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21 November
Invading Venezuela Would Betray “America First”
Christopher McCallion Regime change in Venezuela would contradict the Trump administration’s border and regional security priorities. President Donald Trump’s administration is putting increasing military pressure on the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro, sending an unmistakable signal that the United States wishes to see the Venezuelan strongman ousted. The …
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21 November
The US Is Losing Africa to Russia and China
Tariffs, aid reduction, and diplomatic understaffing are eroding US influence, and critical mineral deals alone won’t revive it. Editor’s Note: The Red Cell series is published in collaboration with the Stimson Center. Drawing upon the legacy of the CIA’s Red Cell—established following the September 11 attacks to avoid …
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21 November
The Coming Storm in the Gulf: A Region Edges Toward Its Most Dangerous Test in Decades
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh On November 15–16, 2025, senior intelligence chiefs, defense ministers, and military planners from several states convened quietly in an unnamed capital. Over two days, discussions focused on one scenario: a coordinated strike on Iran, paired with parallel operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah …
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18 November
The Re-Americanization of the Middle East
Seth J. Frantzman The Trump administration is playing a key role in winding down conflicts throughout the Middle East. However, high-level engagement is also fraught with risks. The United States is playing an increasingly significant role in several countries in the region. In several cases, the White House …
