Middle East

This theater covers the GCC, Levant, and Iranian spheres of influence.

This theater examines the geopolitical and kinetic dynamics of the Levant and Arabian Peninsula. Key operational audits include Iranian proxy network logistics, maritime security in critical energy corridors (Hormuz/Bab-el-Mandeb), and theater-level risk modeling for regional kinetic escalation.

Middle East
CommandEleven Intelligence Desk

Jihadi Passport

In the past, we’ve reported and published some pages from documents like this, mostly connected to the IRGC and their terrorists, but this is the first time that we’ve seen the entire “terrorist passport.”

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Geopolitics
Syed Khalid Muhammad

Assad’s Downfall and Its Implications for Pakistan

Israel has carried out over 300 airstrikes decimating Syrian military infrastructure and equipment, while the US has also carried out over 100 bombing missions on Islamic State targets in Syria. There seems to be a fear that the Islamic State or al-Qaeda may use Syria as a foothold, making things unclear enough for any nation to start a discussion on relationships with the new administration yet.

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Hybrid Warfare
Syed Khalid Muhammad

Symmetric vs Asymmetric Warfare – Iran

First, while the US has already put its statement out publicly that they will not support Israel striking Iran directly, that does not mean they will be allowed to step back, due to the strength of the Israeli lobbyists in Congress and the House of Representatives.

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