The Cost of Credibility: The American Military Response to Iran
In response to Iranian provocations, the United States has sent forces back to the Middle East. To discuss the...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Cost of Credibility: The American Military Response to Iran
A nation must think before it acts.
Categories for Chain Reaction
Tensions in the Gulf: The Attack on Saudi Arabia
Iran has been accused of firing cruise missiles and drones at oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a close...
An Election Redo in Israel
Israelis head to the polls, again, on September 17th to decide the fate of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,...
The Crisis in Idlib
The Assad regime launched a major offensive to recapture Khan Sheykun, a formerly opposition held town, and is...
Patrolling the Gulf: The British Maritime Mission to Deter Iran
After Iran seized a British tanker in the Persian Gulf, the United Kingdom surged naval forces to escort tankers,...
The Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty at 25
Last Thursday (July 25, 2019) was the 25th anniversary of the Washington Declaration, which ended the state of war...
The UAE Drawdown in Yemen
Amidst reports of a UAE drawdown from Yemen, Aaron speaks with Elizabeth Dickinson, the senior analyst for the Arabian...
Hunting Zarqawi: Defeating Terrorist Groups and the Future of ISIS
On this week’s Middle East Brief, Aaron speaks with Nada Bakos, about her book, The Targeter, and what lessons...
Russia’s Military Coup in Turkey
Turkey’s acquisition of a Russian made S-400 air defense system appears inevitable. To discuss the Russian side of this...
Iran’s Non-State Clients and Regional Strategy
On this week’s Middle East Brief, Aaron speaks with Ariane Tabatabai, an associate political scientist at RAND, to discuss...