• Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?

    Syria’s counterterrorism dilemma: Who can Washington trust?

    The LWJ Editors

    A deadly attack on a Christian funeral in Jordan and subsequent Jordanian airstrikes in Syria have sparked a diplomatic dispute between Amman and Damascus. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi to discuss the Islamic State’s possible involvement, the deteriorating security situation in southern Syria, and the implications for US counterterrorism policy in the region.

  • Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south

    Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south

    Seth Frantzman

    Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and tensions surrounding the return of displaced Kurds in northern Syria.

  • Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot

    Florida teenager arrested in an Islamic State-linked bomb plot

    Will Selber

    A 15-year-old student in Gainesville, Florida, allegedly sought guidance from Islamic State members and supporters on building drones and explosives to attack people at an unidentified indoor location.

  • One war, many fronts: Iran and its proxies

    One war, many fronts: Iran and its proxies

    The LWJ Editors

    The war with Iran is far from over, and the fight extends well beyond the Strait of Hormuz. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow and former British Ambassador to Yemen Edmund Fitton-Brown to assess the status of the US-Iran conflict, Tehran’s efforts to break the American naval blockade, and the growing role of…

  • Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility

    Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility

    John Hardie

    Poland will host Europe’s first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland’s broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance.

  • Jordanian Air Force strikes targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly church attack

    Jordanian Air Force strikes targets in Syria in retaliation for deadly church attack

    Ahmad Sharawi

    On October 26, the Jordanian Air Force conducted multiple strikes against suspected Islamic State positions in southern Syria, targeting militants Jordan linked to an October 23 attack on a church in Karak that killed nine people and wounded dozens. Jordan said the strikes killed more than 20 militants, while Syrian authorities reported seven civilian deaths.

  • Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan

    Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan

    Seth Frantzman

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to strengthen border security and regional cooperation amid tensions with Iran over the closure of a key crossing in Iraq’s Maysan province, while also pursuing closer ties with Jordan and Syria. The developments come as Baghdad continues to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, concerns over instability along…

  • Pakistani outreach presents a dilemma for Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance

    Pakistani outreach presents a dilemma for Afghanistan’s anti-Taliban resistance

    Will Selber

    Pakistan’s reported outreach to anti-Taliban resistance groups reflects deteriorating ties with its longtime ally. But accepting Pakistani support could deepen divisions in the resistance and undermine its standing among Afghans who blame Islamabad for decades of bloodshed.

  • Iraqi parliament approves most remaining cabinet appointments, including Iran-backed militia figures

    Iraqi parliament approves most remaining cabinet appointments, including Iran-backed militia figures

    Bridget Toomey

    After five months of negotiations, almost all remaining spots in Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi’s cabinet were approved by the parliament on October 15. Among the three deputy prime ministers is Laith al Khazali, whom the US State Department designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist in 2020.

  • The Houthis’ Red Sea power play

    The Houthis’ Red Sea power play

    The LWJ Editors

    The Houthis are on the offensive in Yemen, threatening one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints and bringing the war back to Saudi Arabia’s doorstep. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD research analyst and Long War Journal contributor Bridget Toomey to discuss the Iranian-backed group’s renewed campaign to conquer Yemen, its advances along the…

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