Why is the US reluctant to strike back against Yemen's Houthi rebels? Yemen’s Houthi rebels opened a new volley of attacks on commercial shipping in the southern Red Sea, but Washington appears in no rush to authorize US military strikes on the Iran-backed group. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis What does Jon Rahm’s move to Saudi-funded LIV Golf mean for PGA Tour merger? The star golfer’s move could spur the PGA Tour to move faster in the merger talks with its Saudi-backed rival ahead of the Dec. 31 deadline. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Despite visits, deals, Russia's Putin does not acquiesce to Iran's Raisi on Gaza The Iranian leadership is finding global sentiments for Gaza civilians as a unique opportunity it shouldn't miss to weaken and corner Israel, the sworn enemy. Iran
Turkey’s military-industrial complex is booming, but long road ahead The pitfalls and advantages of Turkish defense firms that were listed among the top 100 arms producers that increased their revenue last year as combined revenues of their Western counterparts shrank. Turkey
