by Rustam Taghizade The collapse of the Assad regime would represent a profound transformation in Syrian politics, marking the end of over half a century of centralized Alawite dominance. Nevertheless, this transition would probably result in the country entering a new period of uncertainty and challenges, with implications for governance, sectarian dynamics, Kurdish aspirations, and […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua The killing of Khalil al-Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees and Repatriation, at the hands of ISIS (Islamic State of Khorasan Province or ISKP), underscores the growing and evolving security dilemma facing Afghanistan. This assassination, carried out by a terrorist group that the Taliban had previously tolerated, reflects not only […]
by Stefano Piazza For a long time Germany seemed to be just a haven for Hamas. That changed after the attack on Israel. The federal prosecutor general has now indicted four men who apparently planned attacks.The four men, Abdel Hamid A and Ibrahim El-R, born in Lebanon, and two Egyptians, Mohamed B and Nazih R, […]
by Damir Zaidullayev On November 28, 2024, Astana is hosting a key session of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) statutory bodies, marking the conclusion of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the organization. This pivotal meeting reflects on a year of dedicated efforts by Kazakhstan to strengthen regional security, enhance the operational readiness of the Collective Forces, […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua On November 19, 2024, in response to concerns raised about Pakistan’s security situation in Afghanistan, US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller issued a statement underlining the United States’ commitment to working with Pakistan to address the persistent terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil. Miller emphasized the importance of collaborating with Afghan […]
by Stefano Piazza Germany’s intelligence agencies are investigating some 700 individuals linked to the Berlin-based “Mustafa Institute” for possible espionage and terrorist recruitment on behalf of Iran, according to German media. The institute, a branch of Iran’s Mustafa University, serves as a recruitment platform for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Quds Force, which supports terrorist groups such […]
by Scott Morgan There has been some interest in recent moves by Hungary to solidify a defense relationship with the Central African Country of Chad. There are several interesting questions regarding why this is happening. Let’s start with some simple data points. The basic question to be asked first is whether or not if there […]
by Giovanni Giacalone The Italian firm Fincantieri recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatari Barzan Holdings to jointly develop a short-range anti-drone radar. The program deal, named “Omega 360”, is worth approximately $108 million, with the first units expected to be produced by the end of 2026. The signed deal follows a recent meeting […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua In recent years, the United States has increasingly imposed trade restrictions and blacklisted companies from various countries, including Pakistan, China and UAE. These actions, justified by the U.S. under national security concerns, are especially troubling for countries like Pakistan, which faces complex security challenges in its region. With defense needs that […]
by Giovanni Giacalone The recent incidents involving UNIFIL compounds in southern Lebanon caused a series of protests from the UN and those European governments with peacekeeping troops in the area; specifically, Italy, Spain and France. UNIFIL said the Israeli military “deliberately” hit several of their posts, including the headquarters at Naqoura. At least five UNIFIL […]