Analysis

Peaceful transfer of power underscores resilience of US democracy
Analysis

2021-01-21

Peaceful transfer of power underscores resilience of US democracy

The United States continued its over 200-year-old tradition of handing over presidential power peacefully, as the US military remains steadfast in its commitments to allies around the world.

Tehran continues to pose threat to region a year after Soleimani killing
Analysis

2021-01-04

Tehran continues to pose threat to region a year after Soleimani killing

Any further Iranian miscalculation or provocation could have devastating consequences, US military sources say, as the one-year anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's killing passes.

Soleimani's legacy to Iran: diverting citizens' money to costly proxy wars
Analysis

2021-01-01

Soleimani's legacy to Iran: diverting citizens' money to costly proxy wars

While the Iranian people grapple with a worsening economic crisis, the Iranian regime continues to pursue Soleimani's failed legacy of spreading 'revolution' throughout the region.

Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias
Analysis

2020-12-28

Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias

Militias formed and directed by slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani enabled Damascus to persecute and torture tens of thousands of civilians throughout the Syrian war

Chronicling Qassem Soleimani's trail of bloodshed across the region and beyond
Analysis

2020-12-23

Chronicling Qassem Soleimani's trail of bloodshed across the region and beyond

Under the Iranian commander's leadership for over 20 years, the Quds Force exported terrorism, fuelled sectarianism, undermined governments, and was responsible for thousands of deaths.

Why ISIS failed to establish a foothold in Pakistan
Analysis

2020-08-27

Why ISIS failed to establish a foothold in Pakistan

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and Syria' (ISIS) has failed to establish a lasting presence in Pakistan due to the swift security response and a rejection of the group's ideology by the society at large.

Fractured ISIS-K struggles to keep up appearances in Afghanistan
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2020-08-11

Fractured ISIS-K struggles to keep up appearances in Afghanistan

The local branch of the terrorist group, known as ISIS-K, seeks to project strength and unity, but the reality on the ground and on social media suggests otherwise.

Is China building a military base in Gwadar?
Analysis

2020-07-24

Is China building a military base in Gwadar?

Recent satellite images appear to show several new complexes of 'unusually high security', and prospects of a forward Chinese naval base in Pakistan have stirred major controversy.

The Putin regime: a perennial malign actor on world stage
Analysis

2020-06-25

The Putin regime: a perennial malign actor on world stage

Undermining governments, fomenting unrest, spreading disinformation and supporting the indiscriminate killing of innocents around the world are the unfortunate hallmarks of the Kremlin.

New ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery
Analysis

2020-01-01

New ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery

If Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's successor is to avoid an internal leadership challenge, he will be forced to step out of the shadows, say analysts.