- The Seventy Five Year Old Temporary Gaza Fix Has Broken by Robert Purssell
- Flood the Gaza Tunnels by Jeff Goodson
- "Profiles of 15 Iranian-Backed Militias," Bill Roggio and Joe Truzman, FDD Visual
- "China Pledges Closer Iran Ties Amidst Middle East Instability," FDD Experts, FDD Flash Brief
- "Iran-backed militias continue to attack U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria," Bill Roggio, FDD's Long War Journal
Michael Eisenstadt writes: At any rate, if past is prelude, the longer the war, the more likely that political and perhaps military constraints may hinder Israel’s ability to achieve its war aims. Managing these tensions will likely prove increasingly difficult, but will be necessary if Israel is to achieve its goal of eradicating Hamas as a military actor and political entity. – Washington Institute
Editorial: For starters, direct overwhelming kinetic force against Iran’s proxies, the IRGC commanders who give them their marching orders and the local infrastructure they rely on — coupled with the clear and credible threat of devastation to come. Iran and its paramilitaries only understand one language: force. The longer Biden refuses to face that fact, the more carnage will come — and the deeper and graver the risk of truly disastrous escalation will grow. – New York Post
Benny Morris writes: As far as is known, Iran does not have advanced missile and aircraft interception capabilities, while Israel does. It is possible that in the near future the Iranians will be able to reach parity in these capabilities, and if Israel does not act in the coming months it will miss the current moment of superiority. Western diplomacy and the use of economic sanctions in recent decades to stop Iran’s nuclear program have not succeeded, and the only way remaining to stop Tehran’s advance to nuclear bombs is a military strike. – Haaretz
Michael Mazza writes: The world is entering a phase of widespread disorder. The dams have already burst in Europe and the Middle East. Now, China is testing the strength of leaky levees in Asia. If the United States does not reinforce the embankments now, it will face a global deluge. – The Hill
Mackenzie Eaglen writes: Year after year the U.S. Navy remains saddled with shrinking and increasingly uncertain budgets. A strong Navy big enough to change the calculus of Xi Jinping regarding the benefits of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan will require robust budgets enacted on time. This will be far cheaper than any war in the South China Sea. – 19FortyFive
Mackenzie Eaglen writes: Year after year the U.S. Navy remains saddled with shrinking and increasingly uncertain budgets. A strong Navy big enough to change the calculus of Xi Jinping regarding the benefits of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan will require robust budgets enacted on time. This will be far cheaper than any war in the South China Sea. – 19FortyFive
Chinese Experts on "Delusions of Détente"
Michael Beckley et al. | US-China Perception Monitor
Israel-Hamas War: Ground Operation and What Comes Next for the Region
Katherine Zimmerman, Nicholas Carl, and Brian Carter | American Enterprise Institute
Michael Beckley et al. | US-China Perception Monitor
Israel-Hamas War: Ground Operation and What Comes Next for the Region
Katherine Zimmerman, Nicholas Carl, and Brian Carter | American Enterprise Institute