If anyone had a doubt as to what dysfunction is primarily at the root of the Israel-Palestine conflict, look no further. The two warring factions that govern the Palestinian people, the …
Samuel Siskind
Samuel Siskind
Samuel Siskind studied intelligence research at the American Military University in West Virginia. He served as a squad commander in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Corp of Combat Engineers, in the Corps' ground battalions and later in its Intelligence Wing at regional and divisional stations. For the past five years, Samuel has worked as a consultant and researcher on physical and information security issues for private and governmental institutions, in the US, Africa, India, and Israel. He currently lives in Jerusalem.
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The U.S. government shutdown extends into its third week as the political stalemate drags on. Both sides have been staunch in their positions, seemingly not wanting to budge one iota …
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John Bolton likes to aggressively assert his version of order. This pattern has followed the long-time public servant over his nearly forty years of government work. But perhaps nowhere can …
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It has been a week since former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow on charges of espionage. Since initially being detained, important details about Whelan’s background have emerged, …
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Sanctions, Nukes, and No-Man’s Land: Reconciliation with North Korea Treks On
Perhaps the best way to encapsulate the current reconciliation with North Korea is to put it into two words: slow and uncertain. The fact that the West even finds itself …
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Iran Flaunts Naval Threat with New ‘Stealth Speed Boats’
In a recent news release, Commander Alireza Tangsiri, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, announced the integration of “radar-evading technology” into the Corps’ maritime forces. “The high …
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Israel’s efforts to secure its northern border have entered the diplomacy stage. The IDF’s Operation Northern Shield began nearly a month ago as a series of missions to destroy cross-border …
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Following U.S. Withdrawal from Syria, Israel Introduces New Stealth Technology for its F-35s
At the closing of last week, the Israeli government’s premier defense manufacturer announced an important development for the country’s air power. On 26 December, officials of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) …
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Hodeidah: A Fragile Peace in Yemen Centers Around the Vital Port City
The latest danger to stability in war-torn Yemen came at the close of last week, when the Yemeni government issued a claim that Houthi rebels have not fully kept the …
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On 28 December, the militant organization known as the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), announced their most recent attack in Burkina Faso. The group’s statement claimed its …