Research Team - Washington Institute For Defence & Security

12 Mar 24

Global alert: Heightened concerns on terrorism in Russia following foiled Moscow plot

In response to the US alert earlier this week on potential terrorist threats in Russia, the Finnish Foreign Ministry advised its people on Saturday to stay away from open gatherings in Moscow. Shortly after Russian officials claimed to have stopped an attempted attack on a Moscow synagogue, other nations joined the United States in cautioning […]

08 Mar 24

Crossfire of crisis: Israeli forces’ assault on Palestinian civilians amidst humanitarian aid struggle

Health authorities report that while the beleaguered enclave faces an unparalleled hunger crisis, over 100 Palestinians have been killed and almost 700 more injured after Israeli forces opened fire on hundreds of people queuing for food deliveries southwest of Gaza City. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced what it called a cold-blooded “massacre,” with […]

04 Mar 24

Understanding the dual security Operations: European Union and United States in the Red Sea

The European Union has sent a naval force into the Red Sea to defend cargo ships against Houthi rebel strikes in Yemen. Declaring that “Europe will ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea, working alongside our international partners,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on the deployment of Naval Force […]

28 Feb 24

Russian Aggression: Targeting Ukrainian Identity And Culture

The Russian battle against Ukrainian identity is getting more intense. The Kremlin has been trying to use military force to subjugate its western neighbor for over two years now. But as time has gone on, it has become evident that the campaign’s other goal is the complete elimination of Ukrainian identity and culture. To put […]

26 Feb 24

Netanyahu’s Vision For Post-War Gaza: Security Control And Local Governance

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, has outlined his plans for Gaza after the conflict. According to his idea, the land would be governed by Palestinians who had no ties to anti-Israel organizations, and Israel would have permanent authority over security. The US, Israel’s main backer, wants the Palestinian Authority (PA), which is located […]

22 Feb 24

Gaza Health Ministry Reports Grim Casualty Figures

There’s nothing to agree upon, according to a Hamas official, because Israel won’t leave Gaza, won’t let Palestinians who have been displaced to return to their homes, and won’t guarantee that adequate aid will reach the region. Reports of “multiple forms of sexual assault” by Israeli troops against Palestinian female captives have alarmed UN experts, […]

20 Feb 24

Is South Africa Supporting Hamas?

Deep splits have been made evident in South Africa as a result of the battle between Israel and Hamas; among others, leaders of the Jewish community in the nation have criticized the government for its unwavering backing of the Palestinians. The government said that Israel’s ambassador to Pretoria was becoming “untenable” and announced the removal […]

17 Feb 24

US Congress And Allies Grapple With Classified Threat

Congress and significant US allies were told on the material, and some politicians believe it is severe enough to be declassified and made public. Although the intelligence is alarming, some influential members of Congress who were briefed on the details stressed that the US and its interests are not immediately in danger. According to various […]

14 Feb 24

The Soaring Menace: Terrorism In Africa Surges 100,000% During The ‘War On Terror

There have been several deadlocks, mishaps, and total losses in the US-led war on terror. Over the course of more than two decades of military engagements, the United States has witnessed the catastrophic collapse of its efforts in both Iraq and Afghanistan But Africa could have suffered more from its “Forever Wars” than the Middle […]

10 Feb 24

Innovating American Public Diplomacy To Counter Russian Disinformation

Videos featuring well-known American celebrities, such Elijah Wood and Mike Tyson, appeared online portraying Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, as a drug-addled neo-Nazi; however, they were not authentic. These were deepfakes from Russia, part of a larger campaign of deception against Ukraine and those who back it in the West. The national security of […]