Analyzing Israel’s Intelligence Failure to Counter Hamas Aggression
On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, around 6:30 a.m. local time, Hamas threw upward of 3,000 rockets and dispatched 1,000 fighters across the border from Gaza into Israel. As the Israeli army has continued its counteroffensive into the Gaza Strip, concerns stay on how the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas was capable of using bulldozers, hang gliders, […]
Oct 7 Hamas Attack: Assessing IDF Vulnerabilities and Failures
Oct 7 Attack of Hamas highlights the Israeli absence of preparedness and weak initial response to the Militants. According to the assessments, IDF encountered critical failures. The IDF appeared undermanned, ill-prepared, and so severely organized that soldiers intercommunicated in improvised WhatsApp groups and depended on social media posts to obtain information. Commandos poured into battle […]
Strengthening Security: NATO’s Role in Iraq’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts
Terrorism is the most direct threat to NATO countries and international peace and prosperity. NATO’s work on counter-terrorism concentrates on improving understanding of the threat, developing capacities to prepare and respond, and improving engagement with partner nations and other international actors. The Alliance exhibited its commitment to assisting Iraq in creating influential armed forces and, […]
The OIC’s Approach to Counter-Terrorism in the Middle East
The phenomenon of terrorism is not new to the geographical region known as the Middle East, Gulf, and North Africa. Many Middle Eastern states have experienced different forms of terrorism. According to the 2020 Global Terrorism Index, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region registered the most notable decline in terrorism-affiliated deaths for the […]
Turkey’s Expanding Military Ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nations: A Complex Geopolitical Landscape
Introduction: In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, which include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, have been forging increasingly robust military ties with Turkey, ushering in a transformative period in Middle Eastern geopolitics. This evolving relationship is marked by strategic collaborations, defense pacts, and the establishment […]
EU’s Human Rights Diplomacy and Saudi Arabia: Seeking Real Change
Introduction Saudi Arabia, a nation known for its rich culture and heritage, has come under the global spotlight in recent years due to concerns over human rights abuses. Despite announced reforms, numerous reports, including those from the 2021 US Department of State, Amnesty International’s 2021/2022 report, and the 2023 Human Rights Watch report, reveal that […]
Unveiling the Mirage: Whitewashing and the Gulf’s Quest for Global Acceptance
In an era marked by heightened awareness of human rights and global scrutiny, governments often resort to elaborate strategies to divert attention from their internal human rights violations and repressive practices. In the Gulf region, this intricate dance of image-building and concealing harsh realities has taken on various forms, from hosting cultural extravaganzas to investing […]
Investigating Sovereign Wealth Funds: Upholding Human Rights Principles
Human Rights Watch’s recent call for the investigation and regulation of sovereign wealth funds linked to human rights abuses, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has thrust the issue of ethical investment into the spotlight. The appeal was made during a testimony before the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, […]
Urgent Action Needed: Securing Education Funding for Lebanon’s Children
As the world prepares for the upcoming school year, Lebanon is facing a severe educational crisis that threatens to deprive thousands of children of their right to education. Human Rights Watch, along with concerned citizens and organizations worldwide, has called upon Lebanese authorities and foreign donors to urgently address the funding shortfall in the country’s […]
Mass Atrocities Unfolding in Sudan: Urgent International Action Required
The ongoing crisis in Sudan is a harrowing testament to the horrors of mass atrocities, where countless civilians are enduring unimaginable suffering. From Khartoum to Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile, the situation has deteriorated to a point where it demands immediate global attention and intervention. The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism, in solidarity […]