Category: Iran
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Israel vs. Iran
In the YouTube video titled “Professor John Mearsheimer: ‘Israel is trying to drag the US and Iran into a shooting war’”, Mearsheimer discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and its adversaries, including Iran and Hezbollah. He emphasizes that Israel’s military dominance against these groups has diminished, making a decisive victory unlikely. Mearsheimer also argues that Israel’s recent…
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Iran, Israel, and Missile Defense
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Forever Wars?
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Yemen
The ongoing conflict in Yemen began during the Arab Spring in 2011 when Yemenis rose up against President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Saudi Arabia, being influential in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), negotiated Saleh’s ouster and installed a new government led by Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, but discontent grew due to Hadi’s failure to address issues. Houthi…
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Red Sea War
The Red Sea is a vital shipping lane, with a significant amount of oil and goods passing through it. The Houthi rebels have been launching attacks using anti-ship missiles and drones, causing concern for global trade. The US Navy has deployed its destroyers to intercept these attacks. The former admiral thinks effective intelligence gathering will…