The seizure of an Iranian oil tanker at the end of last week has caused a major diplomatic rift between Britain and the Islamic Republic. On 4 July, British Royal …
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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Europe’s call for an integrated air-defense system intensified in recent weeks. The German Council on Foreign Relations recently urged fellow NATO allies on the continent to band together and sharpen …
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In the age of rampant cyber threats, securing national infrastructure has become priority number one. But the most recent measure from Washington to this end was surprising to nearly all …
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Following reports that Iran has begun large-scale efforts in the stockpiling of uranium, European leaders are urging Tehran to reconsider its decision. The diplomatic chiefs of the European Union, France, …
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At a recent meeting of Alliance defense ministers in Brussels, officials revealed what will become the policies and objectives for NATO in space. According to official reports, ministers approved a …
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The most recent Israeli strike in Syria was reported on the morning of 1 July. According to the Syrian state-run al-Ikhbariya news outlet, sixteen people (including an infant) were killed …
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ISIS in Yemen Adds Layer of Complexity to World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
Last week, the Saudi government announced that the leader of ISIS in Yemen was captured in a joint raid with Yemeni forces. According to official reports, the raid was conducted …
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Navy’s Railgun Undergoing Tests, Could be Deployed in Near Future
The Navy’s railgun is now being tested at the military’s proving grounds in New Mexico, according to officials. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Navy had quietly moved …
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President Trump wrote a letter to Kim Jong Un, described as “excellent” by the North Korean leader in a recent address to state media. According to recent reports, Kim received …
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Reports of U.S. Cyber Attack on Iran Following Drone Take-Down
Government sources claimed a U.S. cyber attack on Iran following the downing of an American drone near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Washington Post sources, President Trump greenlit a …