Author: Gregg Roman
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A Comprehensive Strategy for Democratic Transition in Iran
Iran’s status as the most destabilizing force in the Middle East presents a pressing need for change. Today, the Islamic Republic is a regional hegemon that uses proxies in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to destabilize neighboring states and challenge US interests. The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and subsequent regional escalation serve as reminders…
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Israel’s Kurdish Opportunity
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have proven to be reliable allies against the radical Islamic agenda. Shutterstock In 2014, as Syria descended into chaos, the United States made a pragmatic decision. Section 1209 of the National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Pentagon to arm and train vetted Syrian opposition groups. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces…
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Syria’s Power Shift: Strategic Implications for Israel
The public square in Damascus, Syria. Shutterstock Damascus’s fall reshapes Middle Eastern security architecture in ways that demand immediate Israeli and American response. While Iran’s setback creates strategic opportunities, Turkey’s expanding proxy network presents challenges requiring coordinated action to protect Western interests. Turkish intelligence services transformed Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham into an effective fighting force that…