Houthis fund Red Sea attacks with international drug trafficking operation

Security 2025-02-09

Houthis fund Red Sea attacks with international drug trafficking operation

Drug trafficking is a major source of revenue for the Houthis, who have expanded their operations in Yemen and across the water in Africa.

Al-Assad faces French arrest warrants over chemical attack, war crimes

Security 2025-02-08

Al-Assad faces French arrest warrants over chemical attack, war crimes

The former Syrian president, who has been granted asylum in Russia, is wanted for his role in chemical attacks and airstrike targeting civilians.

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Security 2025-02-07

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Iraq has been steadily repatriating its citizens from al-Hol and other camps in Syria in coordination with the SDF and international coalition.

Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

Security 2025-02-03

Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

Hizbullah's unusual response to a mysterious killing raises questions about rifts within the party and Iran's failure to protect proxy leaders.

African al-Qaeda affiliate employs hyper-violent tactics to spread terror

Security 2025-01-31

African al-Qaeda affiliate employs hyper-violent tactics to spread terror

Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin's indiscriminate killing of civilians in the Sahel region contravenes Islamic teachings on warfare.

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

Security 2025-01-31

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

ISIS is a liability for former member Ahmed al-Sharaa in his quest for legitimacy, recent incident at Sayyida Zainab shrine shows.

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Security 2025-01-30

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Military deals between Egypt and the United States move forward as new US administration affirms longstanding bilateral relationship.

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Security 2025-01-28

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Arms shipments headed to the Iran-backed Houthis have been intercepted off the Red Sea coast and by customs officials at a Yemeni port.

Survival is al-Qaeda's primary concern as it loses ground online and off

Security 2025-01-28

Survival is al-Qaeda's primary concern as it loses ground online and off

Al-Qaeda's diminished online presence and loss of support and credibility reflects a deeper ideological crisis within the group.

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

Security 2025-01-27

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

The potential military sale would strengthen Gulf state's capability to maintain and refurbish critical US-made military transportation equipment.