Always so interesting to talk with @VFelbabBrown ! In this case, we discussed the gang attacks on the UN-backed force in Haiti and what might come next (for WOTR members)
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Making plans do not equal making a decision, of course, but with all that’s happening—diplomacy stalled, carriers heading into place, weird Israeli Air Force trial runs/defense tests, diplomats leaving etc.—this seems quite credible.
The United States and Israel have made plans for attacking Iran once they’re done with their elections, reports @nytimes. nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/po…
The key Q is whether Hezbollah returns to killing Lebanese. The ingredients are there for another 2005: international pressure, emboldened security forces, openly hostile cabinet, patrons on the defensive. I’m less sure about Shia support but maybe this is meant to fix that too?
Always a pleasure to join @WarOnTheRocks Warcast podcast, this time focusing on the strategic situation in South Lebanon, Israeli tactics, Hezbollah's standing, and what Israeli elections might mean for Lebanon
Not my title but effective enough.
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Iran can scatter drone production across the country in small workshops. Missile production doesn’t work that way. (Members Only)
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I always enjoy the opportunity to discuss Iran and the wider Middle East with @AOstovar! In the latest episode, we talked about the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis, the simmering Baloch insurgency, and more! (for WOTR members)
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I had a very interesting conversation with Jim Lawson about Iran's ability to replenish its drone and missile arsenal and rebuild its production capacity (for War on the Rocks members)
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Hot off the presses. We just released the Fall 2026 issue of North Korea Briefing. Great work to @rachelminyoung1 and @IlianaRagnone for this valuable initiative. This edition includes both new topic areas a couple new contributors. We hope you'll check it out!
North Korea Briefing's fall 2026 issue is now live on 38 North covering highlights from July to September 2026. This edition covers politics, economic policy, society & technology, WMD & missiles, conventional and emerging capabilities, and foreign policy: 38north.org/nk-briefing/nort…
Is hosting U.S. military bases still worth it? We asked 5 experts to assess five countries' perspectives (for War on the Rocks members)
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Tech executives as famous talking heads is one of those things that I hope goes the way of the dodo. This should be obvious, but success at building or scaling a company is not evidence of wisdom about politics, history, family life, geopolitics, philosophy, etc.
What is Iran's capability to continue its supply of drones and missiles? Super interesting article on this (free to all): warontherocks.com/iran-faces…
Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis ratcheted up quickly - with serious regional and even global implications. I talked with Gregory Johnsen about these developments and why they matter (for WOTR members)
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