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The Antisemitism Observatory: The National Security Dimension Is Now Explicit

Leave a Comment / Europe, human rights, natioanl security, The Antisemitism Observatory / Temp

Manchester’s suspected plot has become a formal terrorism prosecution, Belgian officials have attributed attacks on Jewish sites to an Iran-inspired campaign, and New York has placed antisemitism inside a citywide security and civil-rights strategy. The classifications differ, but none supports a conclusion that antisemitism is broadly declining.

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The Threat Inside the Cockpit: What Flydubai FZ1073 Means for Regional Security

The Shift from Deterrence to Defense: Lessons Learned

Leave a Comment / Defense, International Affairs / Frank Farnel

This essay analyzes the selective failure of nuclear deterrence observed in the conflicts of 2025 and 2026, highlighting cases in Ukraine, Israel, South Asia, and Iran. It advocates for a shift from deterrence by threat to deterrence by denial, emphasizing resilience and defense while warning against the impulse for nuclear proliferation among anxious allies.

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JNIM Transformation: Threat to Global Security in the Sahel

Leave a Comment / G7, international business diplomacy, Muslim Brotherhood, SkyNewsArabia, Terrorism, terrorism / Frank Farnel

The security architecture of the Sahel is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2024, West Africa accounted for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths globally. Central to this destabilization is the rapid expansion of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). As I recently discussed in an interview with Sky News Arabia, the group is transitioning from

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"An infographic illustrating Germany's leadership in European conventional rearmament, represented by a modern military helmet positioned slightly off-center on a glowing Europe. The globe features stylized outlines of European countries, with subtle nuclear symbols near France and England to signify their nuclear capabilities. The composition uses a professional, minimalist style with muted grays, blues, and metallic tones, emphasizing Germany's strategic role in European defense."

Europe’s Next Hegemon: Strategic and Geopolitical Consequences of a Rearmed Germany

Leave a Comment / Defense, Europe, International Affairs / Frank Farnel

Executive Summary On February 27, 2022, Germany reached a turning point. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of a Zeitenwende—a “watershed moment” in German foreign and security policy—was more than a pledge to funnel hundreds of billions of euros into the Bundeswehr. For the first time since World War II, Germany cast aside its long-held reservations about

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Current Tensions Between Iran, the US, and Israel

Leave a Comment / International Affairs, Iran, Israel, Uncategorized / Frank Farnel

Key Points Iran’s Central Role in the CrisisIran remains at the heart of an international crisis involving Washington and Tel Aviv, driven by its accelerated nuclear program, ballistic expansion, repeated violations of international obligations, and structural support for a network of regional armed groups. Despite formal commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Joint

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Tensions actuelles entre l’Iran, les États-Unis et Israël

Leave a Comment / International Affairs, iran, nuclear, Uncategorized / Frank Farnel

Points Cles Contexte stratégique Histoire et évolution du programme nucléaire et balistique iranien Cadre juridique, conformité et régime de sanctions internationales Approches opérationnelles Dynamique régionale et rôle des groupes soutenus par l’Iran Conformité, chantage diplomatique et pressions internes La connexion Gaza : pièges tactiques et résilience du Hamas Présence et renforcement de la flotte américaine

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La poudrière : repenser la dissuasion face à la nouvelle donne stratégique

Leave a Comment / Defense, Government Relations, Influence, International Affairs, Lobbying, Sovereignty / Frank Farnel

Synthèse stratégique Qualifier le monde actuel de « poudrière », selon le général Pierre de Villiers, n’est pas du simple alarmisme : c’est le cœur des enjeux sécuritaires contemporains. Le « dividende de la paix » post-Guerre froide a disparu. À sa place, la résurgence des rivalités, l’effritement des régimes de contrôle des armements et

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"Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a serious discussion at a table with maps and documents, symbolizing strategic planning for a potential strike on Iran. In the background, a distressed Iranian population under threat is depicted, symbolizing the ongoing massacre, while a fragmented and fading Europe looms in the distance, representing its absence from the debate. The scene is set with dark, moody tones and a faint light symbolizing hope and rescue."

Netanyahu’s Urgent Mission to Washington: Confronting Iran’s Missile and Satellite Threats

Leave a Comment / International Affairs, Iran, Israel / Frank Farnel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to Washington, D.C., is a critical moment in the ongoing struggle to address the growing threats posed by Iran. While much of the global focus remains on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu’s trip highlights a broader and equally pressing concern: Iran’s ballistic missile program and its destabilizing impact on the

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La stratégie iranienne : une analyse technique entre négociation et coercition

Leave a Comment / International Affairs, Iran / Frank Farnel

La politique étrangère de la République islamique d’Iran est un objet d’étude fascinant pour les spécialistes des relations internationales et des sciences militaires. Souvent qualifiée de duale, elle oscille en permanence entre des postures de négociation diplomatique et de coercition militaire. Cette approche n’est pas contradictoire mais constitue une doctrine stratégique cohérente, ancrée dans la

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