From 19FortyFive
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Israel and Iran: A High-Stakes Shadow War Intensifies
Israel and Iran currently have some of the most powerful militaries in the Middle East. Open adversaries, both nations have been intertwined in a shadow war that is escalating into near-open war tensions.
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Alliances Strengthen Defense Against Iran's Attack on Israel: Implications for U.S. Policy in Ukraine and Beyond
The multilateral defense of Israel against Iran’s drone and missile attacks, which included not just U.S. but also European and Arab participation, reminds us that the leading bilateral conflicts of our day play out on a broader geopolitical landscape. It is a lesson Washington should apply to multiple other fronts.
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On Ukraine’s ‘Transparent Battlefield,’ There Are Few Places Left to Hide
One of the most important concepts to emerge from Ukraine is that of the “transparent battlefield”. It refers to an environment in which tactical and operational information is made available in real-time to personnel on the ground, their commanding officers, and strategic decision makers.
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Israel Has a Big Call To Make: How to Retaliate Against Iran's Missile and Drone Attack?
The Israeli government has indicated publicly that it will respond to Iran’s strike, but the exact nature and timing of this response remains unclear. Statements by Israeli officials have been vague, with Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi commenting on Monday that Iran’s attack “will be met with a response.”
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You Go To War with the Industrial Base You Have
Congress can begin to reverse the decline in manufacturing capacity by passing the national security supplemental, which includes crucial investments in munitions production and revitalization of the submarine industrial base.
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Assessing Combat Data From Iran’s Mass Swarm Attack on Israel
On April 1st, 2024, Israel directly attacked several high-ranking IRGC commanders in a compound next to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Damascus, Syria. Wanting retaliation, the IRGC launched a substantial wave of Shahed drones on the night of April 13th into the 14th.