Why Kataib Hezbollah targeted U.S. troops, Western sanctions on Russia, and more.

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** February 1, 2024
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Why Kataib Hezbollah Targeted U.S. Troops in Jordan
by Emily Milliken

Sunday’s attack showed that the U.S.-Jordan relationship could be in the crosshairs of Iran’s proxy network. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Trump’s Ukraine Opportunity
by Paul J. Saunders

Supporting a compromise on Ukraine aid and border protection seems more likely to yield electoral advantage for Donald Trump both immediately and in the long term. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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North Korea Does Not Want a War
by Denny Roy

Despite speculation to the contrary, Pyongyang’s recent activity does not indicate that Kim has decided to go to war against South Korea. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How to Kill Russia’s Oil Economy
by Anders Aslund

More effective sanction measures combined with Ukrainian drone attacks could bring Russia to its knees. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Iran’s Proxies and the Risk of Escalation in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
featuring Hamidreza Azizi, Meir Javedanfar & Randa Slim

As Hezbollah and Israel conduct limited strikes on each other and Iran’s proxies exchange blows with U.S. forces, what is the risk of a wider escalation? On Wednesday, the Center for the National Interest hosted a panel discussion on these important questions featuring three leading experts. Watch it here ([link removed]) .

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