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Oct 11, 2024

Marc Polymeropoulos on NBC about the future of Iran’s ‘axis of resistence’

On September 30, Marc Polymeropoulos, nonresident senior fellow at at Forward Defense, was quoted by NBC in an article analyzing the future of Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ after Israel’s significant blows to Hamas and Hezbollah. In his words, “The one concern we should have is a return to the old kind of terrorist game, soft […]

Intelligence Israel

AfricaSource

Oct 11, 2024

Mauritania should mediate in Mali. Here’s how.

By Jordanna Yochai

Mauritania, Mali’s neighbor to the west, is in a unique position to foster peace.

Africa Politics & Diplomacy

MENASource

Oct 10, 2024

From Dushanbe to Berlin: The emerging ISIS-K threat

By Morgan Tadych

Addressing some of these systemic issues may reduce ISIS-K’s ability to recruit from Tajikistan and ultimately decrease the group’s ability to conduct external operations.

Central Asia Conflict

In the News

Oct 8, 2024

Elliot Ackerman in the Atlantic on the death of Nasrallah

On September 28, Elliot Ackerman, non-resident senior fellow at Forward Defense, published a piece in the Atlantic on the current conflict between Israel and Iran and the broader conflict between the US and its adversaries.

Conflict Iran

Report

Oct 8, 2024

A bipartisan Iran strategy for the next US administration—and the next two decades

As tensions spike in the Middle East, how should the next US president approach Iran and its network of proxies including Hezbollah and Hamas? With a strategy that can be maintained for decades, by administrations of either party. A bipartisan, expert working group lays out the details.

Iran Middle East

New Atlanticist

Oct 1, 2024

Four questions (and expert answers) about Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon

By Shalom Lipner

Shalom Lipner, a former advisor to seven consecutive Israeli prime ministers, answers the burning questions about Israel's strategy and what the US should do.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 30, 2024

Beniamino Irdi featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping program

By Beniamino Irdi

On September 30, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Beniamino Irdi was featured on RAI Radio 1’s Zapping discussing regional implications of Hassan Nasrallah’s death.

Middle East Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 26, 2024

Charai in The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune: Lebanon: A Country Held Hostage by Hizbullah, in Desperate Need of Liberation

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Sep 25, 2024

Shaffer quoted in S&P Global on US maritime capabilities in addressing Houthi threats

By Brenda Shaffer

Conflict Defense Policy

AfricaSource

Sep 18, 2024

The Sahel is now an epicenter of drug smuggling. That is terrible news for everyone.

By Alexander Tripp

The international community may be overlooking an emerging threat in the Sahel—one that will have colossal impacts for geopolitics in the region and beyond.

Africa Corruption

Experts