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With nuclear tensions escalating, alliances between Iran and Russia spark a global standoff, while Israel prepares for an inevitable clash in a volatile Middle East.

BREAKING: Russia Poised to Arm Iran with Nuclear Weapons—A New Threat to Israel and the West

If Putin truly hands nuclear weapons to Iran, the Middle East would become a powder keg with Israel ready to strike, proxy militias itching for war, and the U.S. fumbling without a strong leader to contain the chaos.

Expert Analysis Oct 03

Do you really want to endure four more years of Joe Biden? SOFREP original illustration, NOT an actual photograph.

The Bolduc Brief: Evaluating the Presidential Candidacy of Joe Biden in 2024

Biden’s tenure is marred by significant failures in border security, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and China policy, alongside a lack of solid leadership and indecisiveness, eroding confidence in his ability to protect American interests and maintain global stability effectively.

Just some of the international hot spots in 2023. Graphic from visualcapitalist.com

The Bolduc Brief: From Iran to Taiwan: Unfolding Events Shaping Global Security

The myriad of unfolding global events, ranging from the failed Iran nuclear deal to the speculative threat of China towards Taiwan, alongside internal military issues in the U.S., underscore the precarious state of global politics and security, necessitating vigilant monitoring, analysis, and international cooperation to foster stability and peaceful resolutions.

Global Politics Oct 19

An Israeli citizen runs to safety. Image by Amir Cohen/Reuters

War in Israel: A Spotlight on Biden’s Diplomatic Failures

President Biden’s approach to the U.S.-Israel relationship and Middle East policy has been marred by delays, inconsistencies, and decisions that materially jeopardizes the security of our closest ally in the region.

Middle East Oct 11

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter (Image source: DVIDS)

Iranian Naval Forces Target US Military Helicopter with Laser in Gulf Incident

Tensions rise in the Gulf as Iranian forces target a US military helicopter with a laser—an act condemned by the US military.

An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter approaching USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) in the Strait of Hormuz. (Image source: DVIDS)

U.S. Marines and Navy in the Gulf: Responding to Iran’s Threats in the Strait of Hormuz

The deployment of Marines and Navy personnel aboard commercial tankers in the Gulf is a significant development in the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran, highlighting the tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the potential for accidental escalation.

Middle East Aug 09

Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. (Source: Iran Talks/Wikimedia Commons)

Revisiting the Iran Nuclear Deal: Implications for Global Security

As the world’s geopolitics continues to pivot on a delicate balance, the Iran Nuclear Deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), remains one of the most hotly contested and consequential diplomatic agreements of our time.

Technology Jul 03

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US Warns ‘Illegal’ Iranian Oil Importers to Stop, But Will They?

Last week, the US Treasury Department imposed a new sanction on international companies involved in the Iranian oil and petroleum trade.

Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) negotiations held in Vienna last March 1 (Mikhail Ulyanov (@Amb_Ulyanov) Twitter Account)

Russia Disrupts Negotiations for Renewed Iran Nuclear Deal

Negotiations and the finalization of the new Iran Nuclear Deal had taken a turn, with talks being paused due to sudden Russian demands linked to their sanctions from their invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Policy Mar 11

The Kheibarshekan, Iran's new surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of 900 miles (Yossi Mansharof (@Yossi_Mansharof)/Twitter)

Iran Reveals New Kheibarshekan Missile Claiming That It Can Target US Bases And Israel

Iran unveils the new Kheibarshekan missile with a range of 900 miles, claiming that it can reach US bases in the Middle East, the Gulf states, and Israel.

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Secretary Austin to Attempt a Balancing Act in Israel While Tensions Rise

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Israel in what may be his toughest mission in office yet.

File photo of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

Will Indirect US-Iran Negotiations on JCPOA Nuclear Deal Bear Fruit?

Agreeing a return to the JCPOA nuclear deal is made more complicated by Israel’s avowal to not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.

Security Apr 05

Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, March 9, 2021.

Iranian Aggression Is Forcing Unlikely Allies to Band Together

As America continues to debate a possible return to the Iran nuclear deal, we can expect more rhetoric, sporadic jockeying, and skirmishes.

Middle East Mar 24

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Iran Rejects the Biden, EU Offer to Resume Nuclear Deal Talks

“Iran will not respond to “gestures” and will not be intimidated by criticism from the U.S. and Europe,” said a senior Iranian spokesperson.

Foreign Policy Mar 02

Is Israel Preparing for an All-Out War With Iran?

Is Israel Preparing for an All-Out War With Iran?

Israel has modified the posture of its defense forces, deployed subs, and is rapidly arming; supporting new reports of plans to strike Iran.

Expert Analysis Jan 27

Photo of Iran nuclear facilities: Iranian State television

Iran Producing Uranium Metal Has “Grave Military Implications”

“The production of uranium metal has potentially grave military implications,” the foreign ministers of Britain, France, and Germany said.

Expert Analysis Jan 18

The CIA is About to Enter a New Era Under Bill Burns

The CIA is About to Enter a New Era Under Bill Burns

Veteran diplomat Bill Burns has been tapped for CIA Director. How will his appointment affect the agency — and foreign policy — under Biden?

News + Intel Jan 15

Photo: Iranian Nuclear Facility at Natanz

Does Trump Have His Finger on the Button?

New information shows Trump’s cabinet dissuaded him from striking Iran’s nuclear facilities citing certain escalation into a wider conflict.

News + Intel Nov 17

US demands renewal of sanctions against Iran in UN

US demands renewal of sanctions against Iran in UN

The United States requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reinstate the economic sanctions against Iran. Washington’s bid was defeated. Its only support came from the Dominican Republic. China and Russia rejected the motion and all 11 other members of the Security Council abstained. The economic sanctions have crippled the Iranian economy. Secretary of […]

Foreign Policy Aug 22

Danish military officer during a training exercise in Iraq (US Marine Corps/Cpl. Cansin P. Hardyegritag)

Which countries would support the US in a war with Iran?

With Washington and Tehran nearing the brink of war, the rest of the world looks on nervously. But which U.S. allies would actively back the United States should a full-scale war break out? More supportive would most likely be some of the Gulf monarchies such as Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Many of these countries house […]

Expert Analysis Jan 05

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