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Iran Attacked by Separatists, Nuclear Deal Takes Center Stage at United Nations, Israel and Russia Spar over Downed Plane
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Water Wars: Under the Sea
China and the Philippines plan to conduct talks and potentially sign an agreement regarding joint exploration for hydrocarbons, oil and natural gas in South China Sea. This agreement could cover portions... -
The Israeli Supreme Court’s Decision in Tziam v. the Prime Minister
On Aug. 26, the Israeli Supreme Court, in the case of Tziam v. the Prime Minister, ordered the state to grant the petitioners, five Palestinian women living in Gaza who required life-saving medical treat... -
Yemen’s Three Wars
Editor’s Note: The war in Yemen has gone from bad to worse, leaving tens of thousands dead and hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk from disease and malnutrition. The war's complexity rivals its br... -
When Strongmen Fight: The U.S. and Turkey Need Diplomats to Resolve Their Leaders’ Dispute
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Order from Chaos. Disagreement over a jailed pastor has devolved into a personal fight between two strongmen, adding significant strain to relations be... -
The IDF MAG’s Gaza Report and Its Critics: Context, Compliance, and Credibility
“No plan survives first contact with the enemy.” This axiom informs compliance with the law of armed conflict (LOAC) in combined arms maneuver: combat operations involving ground forces employing a range... -
What’s in the Executive Order on Election Interference?
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The President’s Election-Interference Order: A Needed First Step
President Trump issued Executive Order 13848 on Sept. 12 declaring election interference a national emergency. The order also sets up a protocol for applying sanctions to persons who conduct cyberattacks... -
A DMZ Deal for Idlib, U.S. Tones Down Plans for Confrontation with Iran at the United Nations, Saudi-Emirati Offensive in Yemen Resumes
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How Putin Works to Weaken Faith in the Rule of Law and Our Justice System
In the summer of 2016, a Facebook group called “Secure Borders” began fanning the flames of rumors that a young girl had been raped at knifepoint by Syrian refugees in Twin Falls, Idaho. The group accuse... -
The Enemy Gets a Vote
Editor’s Note: Perhaps the biggest counterterrorism challenge facing the Trump administration is whether or not to keep a robust military presence in Syria now that the Islamic State has been forced unde... -
Will Trump Sanction China’s Use of Facial Recognition Software?
Chinese human rights practices are in the news again. The White House is reportedly weighing sanctions against Chinese officials and companies that are engaged in or facilitating the mass surveillance an...
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