Are Iran’s proxies becoming more dangerous?
In order to display a mirage of stability and strength, regime officials will likely lean even more on their proxy...
Maya Carlin
Analyst
Maya Carlin is an analyst at the Center for Security Policy, located in Washington D.C. She also has a M.A. in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security from IDC Herzliya’s Lauder School of Government in Israel.
Maya Carlin is an analyst at the Center for Security Policy, located in Washington D.C. She also has a M.A. in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security from IDC Herzliya’s Lauder School of Government in Israel.
Situation Report: At least 3 rockets target US personnel in Baghdad’s Green Zone
On January 13, at least two rockets struck Iraq’s fortified Green Zone in an attack the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad...
Situation Report: Iran pledges revenge against US officials linked to Soleimani killing
Iranian officials commemorated the second anniversary of the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani by vowing revenge against former President Donald...
To counter Iran, Biden should support Iraq’s election outcome
Iraq's recent election results provide an opportunity to counter Iran and strengthen the U.S.-Iraqi relationship. Iranian-backed groups in Iraq have...
Why the Gulf states and America can’t agree on Sudan
While the Biden administration’s motivations for brokering the Sudanese agreement may be in part based on international perceptions, the Gulf...
Situation Report: UK moves to fully designate Hamas as a terror organization
On November 19, the United Kingdom’s Home Secretary Priti Patel announced her plan to officially proscribe Hamas as a terrorist...
Questioning the Houthis’ objectives? Follow their track record
Since the Biden administration took office, the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have carried out terrorist activities, escalated the civil war in...
How Sudan exploited Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict
While civil war in Ethiopia continues, events in neighboring Sudan have further destabilized the Horn of Africa. Already embroiled in...
Situation Report: Iran-linked groups behind overnight drone attack in Iraq
Iraqi prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt targeting his residence on November 7. An explosive-laden drone struck the...
Lebanon becomes latest casualty of Saudi Arabia-Iran rivalry
Unless the new Lebanese government can gain distance from Hezbollah’s control, the Gulf may fail to be the saving grace...
Situation Report: Sudan’s military seizes power in coup
Sudan’s military seized control of the county on October 25, drawing widespread condemnation from the international community and igniting domestic...
Situation Report: Drone strike hits US outpost in southern Syria
On October 20, unidentified drones attacked a remote U.S. base in southern Syria located near the border with Jordan. Explosions...
Iraqi election results put pro-Iran parties in the hot seat
This election will significantly impact Iraq’s relationship with its neighbors and the United States for years to come. After the...
Will Iran’s border flare-up with Azerbaijan escalate?
Iran continues to see Azerbaijan’s military strength and collaboration with Israel as threatening to its national security. Tensions are flaring...
Situation Report: Microsoft reports Iranian hackers behind attacks on US and Israeli defense companies
On October 12, Microsoft released evidence identifying a group of Iranian hackers targeting U.S. and Israeli defense technology companies. The...
Shifting priorities on the Hill may threaten US posture abroad
On September 23, the House voted to approve the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2022. Although...