New figures shed light on massive Middle Eastern arms race
Saudi Arabia is buying military hardware at a dizzying pace, as it seeks to build up its force against arch-rival Iran. Iran’s domestic weapons industries […]
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Iranian missile factories in Lebanon signal a ‘new and dangerous phase’
The Iranian missile factories built for Hizballah on Lebanese soil signal a new and dangerous phase, a senior former Israeli defense official has told me. […]
Iran’s military presence in Syria - what are Israel’s options?
Check out my latest article for JNS.org, which looks at the growing Iranian military presence in Syria, and examines Israel’s options. The US and Russia […]
Israel issuing public warnings on underground Iranian missile factory in Lebanon
Israeli leaders are continuing to issue public statements on an Iranian underground missile factory that was apparently built in Lebanon. The latest comment comes from […]
Enemy missiles versus Israel’s air defenses - An insider’s look at the evolving arms race
A long-standing arms race is underway between Israel and its enemies. Among many aspects, the arms race includes steps by radical actors Hezbollah and Hamas, […]
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran’s preferred proxy, and the second biggest terrorist army in Gaza
In Gaza, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is a quarter of the size of Hamas, but that has not stopped it from running its own rocket […]
4 Middle Eastern blocs
The decision by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain to cut ties with Qatar is a decisive moment in the rise and formation of […]
Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia - A US nod at the anti-Iran Sunni coalition
Ahead of the upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia, Reuters is reporting on US - Saudi talks regarding the the sale of […]
North Korea’s connection with radical Middle Eastern actors
As reports continue of Washington’s effort to deter North Korea from taking further harmful steps, it is worth reiterating the sheer scope of North Korea’s weapons […]
An incident on the Syrian Golan? What open sources are saying
International media reports citing Assad regime sources have claimed that Israel struck a military base, on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights on Sunday. The alleged strike […]