Attacks by Yemen’s Huthi rebels in the Red Sea have caused shipping companies to avoid the Suez Canal — a key source of revenue for Egypt as it battles a deep economic crisis. International Monetary Fund figures show 35 percent less cargo was transported through the Suez Canal in the …

The United States and its allies face a shortage of viable options to stop escalating Houthi attacks on commercial shipping and other targets. Houthi attacks have caused several large commercial shipping firms to avoid Red Sea routes, putting pressure on the United States and its allies to respond to the …

Iran-backed groups in Iraq have contributed to Hamas’ battle against Israel by attacking U.S. forces that continue to lead a broad coalition effort to defeat the Islamic State organization (ISIS). U.S. retaliatory attacks on Iraqi militia facilities and leaders are increasing pressure on the Baghdad government to drive out U.S. …

On a picturesque beach in central Gaza, a mile north of the now-flattened Al-Shati refugee camp, long black pipes snake through hills of white sand before disappearing underground. An image released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows dozens of soldiers laying pipelines and what appear to be mobile pumping …

It is no secret that Qatar is currently the third largest importer of weapons and ammunition world-wide. Qatar has endless resources and can afford to buy as many weapons as she wants. The thing is, that there are three major reasons, why this should not happen, at least not is …

In many ways, Qatar is completely misunderstood. No wonder – Qatar plays in the playgrounds of the empires, while in itself it is hardly more than a gas-providing emirate. Qatar hosts world sports events like F1, football world cup and intends to hosts the Olympic games, yet has less sports …

Battle-hardened from the Chechen Wars, Sheikh Mansour Battalion fighters worry a lack of aid will make it impossible to recover territory from Russia. At a safe house in eastern Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar, Aslan Mohammed Ocherkhadzhiev, deep in prayer, remains unperturbed. For a brief moment, calm crosses his face, and he …

The Hamas terrorist leaders who directed the brutal October 7 attack on Israel remain top targets of the Israeli defense and intelligence communities. Understanding the background of these individuals provides a better sense of the challenge faced by the Jewish state. According to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, “Hamas terrorists …

Careful Diplomacy Can Stop the Attacks in the Red Sea The conflict between the United States and the Houthis in the Red Sea is steadily escalating. On December 31, Houthi small boats attempted to attack a commercial vessel; after U.S. naval helicopters responded to the attack, the Houthis—a rebel group …

And EU and NATO Membership Are the Only Way to Achieve Enduring Security For Ukraine, December 14 was a tale of two cities. In Brussels, the European Union’s leaders took the historic decision to open talks with Ukraine about joining the organization. For millions of Ukrainians, it was a moment …