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President Biden, looking rather small and insignificant, prepares for his final speech to the American People. Photo by MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Biden’s Farewell Speech: An American Fever Dream in the Twilight of Power

Biden’s final address felt like a weathered captain shouting into the storm, warning of tech ol...

Op-Ed Jan 16

Protesters were demanding an end to the conflict as tensions gripped the streets, calling for peace and unity amidst the chaos. Image Credit: Euronews

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal

After 15 months of relentless bloodshed, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas offers a gl...

News Jan 15

Elon Musk: A visionary entrepreneur who could reshape TikTok's future in the shadow of U.S.-China tensions. Image Credit: BBC

Elon Musk Eying Purchase of TikTok: Implications for US National Security and Foreign Relations

Elon Musk stepping in to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations could turn a national security fl...

News Jan 14

US troops stand watch near Rmelan, Syria in December of 2022. Image Credit AFP

President Trump Urged to Maintain U.S. Military Presence in Syria

Maintaining a U.S. military presence in Syria is about countering ISIS, safeguarding regional sta...

News Jan 10

Chadian security forces patrol N'Djamena in heightened readiness following the brazen attack on the presidential palace.

Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace Leaves 19 Dead

The brazen attack on Chad’s presidential palace reminds us of the region’s precarious...

News Jan 10

Families of hostages gather in a poignant demonstration, holding images of their loved ones and reminding the world of the human cost of conflict.

Hamas Greenlights Hostage Exchange List

As Hamas approves a hostage exchange list, the unfolding negotiations could reshape the Middle Ea...

News Jan 06

Gazprom’s glow may light up the night, but its grip on Europe’s energy is dimming fast. Image Credit: Reuters

How Ukraine Halted Russia’s Natural Gas Flow to Europe: A Turning Point in the Energy War

Ukraine’s decision to slam the brakes on Russian gas was a masterstroke that rewired Europe’s...

News Jan 05

The front off Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems facility in Woburn, Mass. Image Credit: Voice of America

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

China’s sanctions on U.S. defense contractors reminds us that the battle for dominance between ...

News Jan 04

A young woman holding an AK poses with an HTS fighter beside a Christmas tree in Damascus, a jarring juxtaposition of festivity and firepower.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hay’at Tahir al-Sham (HTS) Member Takes Christmas Selfie With Syrian Woman in Damascus

HTS’s polished image as a moderate force in Syria is likely little more than a calculated v...

The Pic of the Day Jan 01

Prisoners get oriented to their new life in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. January, 2002. Image Credit: BBC

Longest Held Guantanamo Detainee Released After 22 Years Without Charges

After nearly 23 years of detention without charges at Guantanamo Bay, Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi&#...

News Dec 31

America’s F-35 soars above our flag, a symbol of cutting-edge air superiority and strategic might. Image Credit: NBC News

Why the Saudis Are Shopping for Fighter Jets (and Why They Can’t Get the F-35)

Saudi Arabia’s scramble for cutting-edge airpower, blocked from the F-35 by a web of politi...

Foreign Policy Dec 29

President-elect Trump and Hungarian PM Orbán strike a confident pose during Orbán's visit to Mar a Lago. Image Credit: NBC News

How Trump May End The War in Ukraine: Back Channel Diplomacy

Behind closed doors and far from the glare of official diplomacy, back-channel talks between Trum...

World Dec 28

Grandfather Frost and a Russian air defense operator team up in this surreal propaganda scene, blending festive cheer with fiery nationalism.

Russia’s Latest Propaganda: Santa Claus Shot Down Over Moscow

Leave it to Russian propaganda to turn Santa Claus into a missile-toting NATO operative and Grand...

Global Politics Dec 28

Featured image courtesy of soldierscholar.wordpress.com. (File)

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

Qassem Soleimani: The man who reshaped Middle East power dynamics. Dive into how one figure wield...

World Dec 27

President-elect Trump eyes the Panama Canal, reigniting debates over U.S. control of this vital trade and military chokepoint.

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

Trump’s talk of “taking back” the Panama Canal ignites a high-stakes debate amo...

News Dec 22

Submarine Cable Map courtesy of TeleGeography

How Global Internet Access Relies on A Few Hundred Vulnerable Undersea Cables

In a world increasingly reliant on seamless digital connectivity, the undersea cables threading o...

Technology Dec 20

Travis Timmerman was found disoriented but alive after months of captivity in Syria. Image Credit: The Wall Street Journal

American Travis Timmerman Found in Damascus After 7 Months in a Syrian Jail

Travis Timmerman’s harrowing journey—from a pilgrim wandering about in Damascus to a deta...

News Dec 18

Moments after being pulled from his underground hiding spot, a disgraced Saddam Hussein faces the end of his reign as Iraq's most wanted man.

Operation Red Dawn: The Hunt for Saddam Hussein

Under the pitch-black skies of Ad-Dawr, Task Force 121 proved that no tyrant, no matter how deep ...

Military History Dec 14

Vandenberg Space Force Base, where a Chinese national's unauthorized drone flight has raised serious national security concerns.

Chinese National Arrested For Flying Hacked Drone Over Vandenberg Space Force Base

The arrest of Yinpiao Zhou for flying a hacked drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base is more tha...

News Dec 13

The Israeli military is said to have bombed this hanger near the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus, Syria on December 9, 2024. Image Credit: Bakr Alkasem/AFP

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

Israel’s bold move into Syria is a calculated gamble to neutralize threats and secure its borde...

World Dec 11

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Joe Biden’s Farewell Speech: An American Fever Dream in the Twilight of Power

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal

Elon Musk Eying Purchase of TikTok: Implications for US National Security and Foreign Relations

President Trump Urged to Maintain U.S. Military Presence in Syria

Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace Leaves 19 Dead

Hamas Greenlights Hostage Exchange List

How Ukraine Halted Russia’s Natural Gas Flow to Europe: A Turning Point in the Energy War

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hay’at Tahir al-Sham (HTS) Member Takes Christmas Selfie With Syrian Woman in Damascus

Longest Held Guantanamo Detainee Released After 22 Years Without Charges

Why the Saudis Are Shopping for Fighter Jets (and Why They Can’t Get the F-35)

How Trump May End The War in Ukraine: Back Channel Diplomacy

Russia’s Latest Propaganda: Santa Claus Shot Down Over Moscow

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

How Global Internet Access Relies on A Few Hundred Vulnerable Undersea Cables

American Travis Timmerman Found in Damascus After 7 Months in a Syrian Jail

Operation Red Dawn: The Hunt for Saddam Hussein

Chinese National Arrested For Flying Hacked Drone Over Vandenberg Space Force Base

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

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Joe Biden’s Farewell Speech: An American Fever Dream in the Twilight of Power

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Deal

Elon Musk Eying Purchase of TikTok: Implications for US National Security and Foreign Relations

President Trump Urged to Maintain U.S. Military Presence in Syria

Attack on Chad’s Presidential Palace Leaves 19 Dead

Hamas Greenlights Hostage Exchange List

How Ukraine Halted Russia’s Natural Gas Flow to Europe: A Turning Point in the Energy War

China’s Sanctions on U.S. Defense Contractors: A Strategic Countermeasure

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Hay’at Tahir al-Sham (HTS) Member Takes Christmas Selfie With Syrian Woman in Damascus

Longest Held Guantanamo Detainee Released After 22 Years Without Charges

Why the Saudis Are Shopping for Fighter Jets (and Why They Can’t Get the F-35)

How Trump May End The War in Ukraine: Back Channel Diplomacy

Russia’s Latest Propaganda: Santa Claus Shot Down Over Moscow

Iran’s Shia Masterplan: A Ruthless, Unified Force That Puts Western Leadership to Shame

Trump’s Bold Threat to Take Back the Panama Canal: Strategic Military and Diplomatic Implications

How Global Internet Access Relies on A Few Hundred Vulnerable Undersea Cables

American Travis Timmerman Found in Damascus After 7 Months in a Syrian Jail

Operation Red Dawn: The Hunt for Saddam Hussein

Chinese National Arrested For Flying Hacked Drone Over Vandenberg Space Force Base

Israel Launched 480 Airstrikes Against Syria in 48 Hours: Here is Why

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