Research Team - Washington Institute For Defence & Security

13 Apr 24

Niger’s pivot to Moscow: Implications for US engagement in Africa and future strategic direction

A military pact between the US and Niger that provided US soldiers with a vital base and launching pad in the Sahel area of Africa has been halted. The action comes after a controversy about the African country’s connections to Iran and Russia broke out when US officials traveled to Niger last week to voice […]

07 Apr 24

When the CIA collaborated with Russia against terrorism: Inspect the consequences

Since the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, American authorities have warned of the Islamic State Khorasan Province’s (ISIS-K) desire to launch external strikes and their potential ability to target the US within six months. However, after the terrorist organization took credit for the March 22 music hall bombing that killed 143 lives, […]

05 Apr 24

Evolution of Terrorism Tactics: Defenses Must Adapt Vigilantly

On March 22, an unprecedented tragedy befell Russia as gunmen brutally attacked Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, leaving over 140 people dead. The country was thrown into shock and grief by the events of that dreadful day, which was the bloodiest attack on Russian territory in decades. Moments before the start of the event, gun-wielding extremists […]

02 Apr 24

Effects of Israel seeks rescheduling of canceled US meeting on rafah offensive plans

The number of civilian deaths in Gaza, the severe food shortages, and Israel’s intentions to advance its military attack against Hamas terrorists into the heavily populated, far-southern city of Rafah home to many displaced civilians have led to increasing condemnation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the United States. The 2.4 million people who […]

29 Mar 24

Terrorism expert warns: US vulnerable to future attacks following Moscow incident

Only a few days after President Vladimir Putin solidified his hold on power with a well scripted electoral landslide, attackers stormed into a sizable music hall in Moscow, dousing the audience with gunfire and leaving over 60 dead and over 100 injured. The attackers then set the venue on fire. The Islamic State organization released […]

26 Mar 24

African conflict zones: Assessing threats to US interests

It captures the most current international events, such as the conflicts in Sudan, Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, and the Red Sea. The US went on to say that Africa’s susceptibility to terrorism constituted a danger to US interests. “terrorists will continue to be interested in carrying out attacks against US citizens, allies, and interests worldwide using chemical, […]

23 Mar 24

Donald Lu confirms allegations: Examining claims of Indian state terrorism in the US

The envoy to Islamabad transmitted a cipher containing Lu’s purported warning to the former Pakistani ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed. The PTI founder had claimed in the same letter that there was a US plot to topple his administration in 2022. Imran is on trial right now for improperly handling the same private material. […]

19 Mar 24

The diplomatic approach of Indonesia in handling the US-China standoff

China and Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world and the one with the greatest economy in Southeast Asia, haven’t always been close. Diplomatic relations were only restored in 1990 after Jakarta accused Beijing of sponsoring a purported Communist coup attempt in the 1960s. Indonesia’s diplomatic approach and Its neutral position The US […]

16 Mar 24

Escalating terrorist threat: FBI Director wray issues stark warning to the United States

Director of the FBI Christopher Wray has warned that antisemitism in the US is rising to “historic levels” in response to the fighting in Gaza and Israel. Speaking before a senate committee, Mr. Wray said that Jews were the target of 60% of all hate crimes motivated by religion. He went on to say that […]

14 Mar 24

China’s galactic aspirations surpass US space ambitions

The media was rocked by allegations that Russia has been working on a nuclear weapon that can be launched into space. The technology in question, which House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner menacingly labeled a “serious national security threat,” left many in Washington wondering how the US government plans to take advantage of space’s strategic […]