Commentary
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Dec- 2020 -18 December
The Biden Administration Must Fix Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal
The incoming Biden administration must fix the fatally flawed 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, or re-enter it and risk sparking a major escalation between America’s allies and adversaries.
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14 December
Understanding the Brutality and Resilience of Militant Jihadism
In jihadists' eyes, their indiscriminate violence or terrorism is a necessary means to total victory against monstrous enemies.
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8 December
Trump’s Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan Undermines His Own Peace Deal
A hasty US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan rewards the Taliban for conditions they have not met and leaves al-Qaeda in a position ripe to reap the benefits.
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7 December
Drone Effectiveness Against Air Defenses, Not Tanks, Is the Real Concern
Turkey and Azerbaijan’s ability to take out air defenses with drones in Nagorno Karabakh should be a greater cause for concern than how effective their drones were against armor.
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Nov- 2020 -18 November
US Must Protect Israel’s QME After F-35 Sale to UAE
The US sale of F-35 jets to the United Arab Emirates once again underscores the imperative of maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge – and of ensuring that problematic regional actors do not get access to such advanced technologies.
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10 November
Elections, the Canadian-American Security Relationship, and NORAD
Nurturing Canada-US ties and NORAD must remain a high priority, especially as some of the North American Warning System infrastructures are aging.
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4 November
International Community Must Constrain Hezbollah to Protect Israel and Civilians
As anger against Lebanon’s rulers continues building, Hezbollah’s abuses – like its use of human shields – should be forcefully and continually exposed.
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3 November
Why Afghanistan Has Pledged Support for Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh
Afghanistan’s support for Azerbaijan in its war with Armenia reflects Kabul's desire to strengthen ties with countries which will help it increase its global trade.
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Hearts and Minds or Shock and Awe? Ansar al-Sunna’s Conflicting Strategy Towards Civilians
Understanding Islamic State-affiliate ASWJ’s approach towards civilians is critical to providing them with adequate protection, as well as to crafting effective counterinsurgency measures against the group.
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23 October
It’s Bigger Than Icebreakers: America’s Path Forward in the Arctic
The United States, once the primary architect of the post-war Arctic order, must build from its rich past in the region and embark on a historic venture for the High North.
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