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Iran & Proxies

Iran Update Special Report, August 10, 2026

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing daily updates to provide analysis…

Middle East

Hezbollah’s Pivot to FPV Drones Requires Israeli Overmatch

Russia & Ukraine

Helsinki Commission Holds Briefing on Russia’s Exploitation and Engagement in Africa

China & Taiwan

North Korea’s Constitutional Amendments Cement the Regime’s Strategic Posture

Contemporary & Future WarRussia & Ukraine

Ukraine’s Intermediate-Range Strike Campaign and New Mechanized Attacks Herald the Start of a New Phase of the War

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