WASHINGTON—Preference for stronger U.S. relations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has dropped in Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon since 2016, according to new data from the Arab Barometer, a nonpartisan research network providing insight into social, political, and economic attitudes of citizens throughout the Arab world. The findings were presented at the […]
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Syria Withdrawal and Impact on U.S. and Allies
From In Homeland Security A mere six days after President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, Israel initiated an air strike near Damascus that targeted Iranian and Hezbollah missile locations. Whether Trump’s announcement played any role in the Israeli decision to strike the missile storage site is unknown. Although Israel has struck […]
Balance of Power Shifts to Iran if U.S. Leaves Syria
From In Homeland Security During the Cold War, it was common to discuss the various forms of socialism and communism. The intelligence community was well aware of this, and analysts were often well-versed in The Communist Manifesto. When it comes to combating Islamic extremism, the same level of expertise is needed. Understanding Extremism When studying […]
Liberalism Key to Christian Survival Around the Globe
From First Things A vast oblong of Islamist, authoritarian, or sectarian persecution stretches from Egypt, Eritrea, Turkey, and Sudan, all the way to China and North Korea, across India and Pakistan. According to a recent report published by Aid to the Church in Need, “the persecution of Christians is today worse than at any time […]
Nikki Haley Warns of Future Syrian Chemical Attacks
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sept. 6 that the Bashar Al-Assad regime in Syria is again planning chemical weapons attacks, and Russia will likely offer support. She also lambasted U.N. Security Council members for not holding the Assad regime accountable. “[I] f the past is any guide, the Syrian and Russian […]