Why Iran sent the Houthis to war, Ukraine’s post-war military, and more.

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** December 23, 2023
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Why Iran Sent the Houthis to War Against Israel
by Arman Mahmoudian

Tehran is signaling to its adversaries the potential chaos that could engulf the region if its proxies are mobilized. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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U.S. Leaders Should Take Israel’s Threats Against Lebanon Seriously
by Alexander Langlois

Washington should take note of the risks of another Israel-Hezbollah war and pressure Israeli officials against any invasion of Lebanon. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Can the U.S. Military Avoid Another Middle East War?
by Chris Kobel

Multiple presidential administrations have sought to minimize the U.S. military’s presence in the Middle East, only to be drawn back in by sporadic regional security concerns. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Ukraine’s Post-War Military: The Case for Professionalism
by Max Z. Margulies & Laura Samotin

Continuing a mass conscription policy may damage Ukrainian security in the long run. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Eurasia’s Forgotten Conflict
by Mark Temnycky

With Azerbaijan’s establishment of control over Nagorno-Karabakh now complete, questions remain about refugees now settling in Armenia. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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