On September 10th, 2024, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that Iran had recently sent Fath-360 short-range ballistic missiles to Russia and subsequently called for further sanctions against Tehran. Though Iran denies it has done so, these weapon transfers clearly benefit it in various ways, and although there is no single solution to the problem, the United States can certainly implement strategies to mitigate any benefits Iran receives through its weapon sales to Russia. Read more...

Can the U.S. still pivot from the region, or must it resign itself to the notion that the Middle East’s problems are America’s problems?Read more...

The assumed demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin is an opportunity for the Biden Administration to evaluate the role of the mercenary group within Russia's gray zone strategy—and hold them accountable for war crimes.Read more...

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Good news for the Salafi militant organization: a new framework for AQ resurgence generates challenges for U.S. strategic counterterrorismRead more...

Abubakar Shekau, infamous leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, is rumored to finally be dead. Now what?Read more...

Armed banditry has become a central security challenge to Nigeria’s northwest that has terrorized communities, killed and displaced thousands, hindered socio-economic development, and threatened democratic governance. Read more...

Iran has increasingly utilized non-state actors to expand its regional influence and achieve its strategic objectives in the Middle East. Read more...

The Biden administration must return counterterrorism a top national security priority, restore leadership with UN Counterterrorism Efforts, and invest in Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to effectively combat evolving and diversifying terrorist threats. Read more...

The US-led Coalition has been a pivotal force in countering the spread of ISIS, yet a potential resurgence threatens progress and highlights the need for continued involvement in Iraq. The Biden administration must understand previous mistakes and develop a long-term strategy to ensure America doesn’t simply return to its “forever war” in the Middle East. Read more...