The fatal police shooting of Abdul Ballout on Sunday concluded a nearly 24-hour manhunt following a terror attack near Berlin's Pride festival, but the incident has left German officials grappling with a more troubling question: Why was this man free to attack anyone at all? The 21-year-old German citizen of Lebanese descent had been previously convicted for supporting the … [Read more...] about Berlin Terror Suspect Was Free Despite ISIS Conviction and Travel Attempts
Trump Pursues Renewed Diplomacy With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
The United States finds itself at a critical juncture in its confrontation with Iran, as diplomatic efforts resume following the most intensive military operations between the two nations in decades. President Donald Trump announced what he termed "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, launching massive joint strikes with Israeli forces that targeted military … [Read more...] about Trump Pursues Renewed Diplomacy With Iran as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Turkish Telecommunications Ties to China Complicate F-35 Aircraft Deal
The United States faces a significant national security dilemma as Turkey presses for readmission to the F-35 fighter program, with advocacy groups warning that Ankara's deep telecommunications ties to Chinese firms present an unacceptable intelligence risk. Endy Zemenides, Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, has raised alarm bells about what he … [Read more...] about Turkish Telecommunications Ties to China Complicate F-35 Aircraft Deal
One Dead After Vehicle Plows Into Crowd During Berlin Pride Event
Berlin authorities have launched an intensive manhunt following a vehicle attack that left one person dead and seventeen others injured during one of Europe's largest LGBTQ celebrations Saturday evening. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. local time at Tiergarten Park in central Berlin, where hundreds of thousands had gathered to celebrate Christopher Street Day. … [Read more...] about One Dead After Vehicle Plows Into Crowd During Berlin Pride Event
Mojtaba Khamenei Presents Heightened Nuclear Risk Despite Damaged Iranian Program
The American intelligence community has reached a troubling conclusion about Iran's new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, who assumed power following his father's death in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury, appears significantly more willing to pursue nuclear weapons than his predecessor. The assessment, which draws heavily from intelligence gathered before the … [Read more...] about Mojtaba Khamenei Presents Heightened Nuclear Risk Despite Damaged Iranian Program