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Published on January 13, 2024 by Gary Grappo

FO° Talks: Daring Houthi Assaults in the Red Sea Threaten World Trade

Published first at Fair Observer on January 4, 2024

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed Yemeni militant group, have been attacking cargo vessels in the Red Sea, a critical waterway for global trade. Houthi attacks aim to harass Israel but harm Europe and Asia as well. The US has assembled a coalition to protect this trade route, yet Iran is not deterred. A regional war could break […]

Filed Under: Foreign Policy, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Mideast Peace, Oil, Palestinian Territories, Politics, Terrorism, US-Iran, US-Middle East

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FO° Talks: Trump’s 20-Point Peace Deal: Can Israel and Hamas Finally End the War?

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In this episode of FO° Talks, Atul Singh and Gary Grappo examine US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace deal, which has halted Gaza bloodshed and secured a hostage release. The plan, though the strongest diplomacy in a decade, faces enormous obstacles, including Hamas’s refusal to disarm and Israel’s reluctance to accept Palestinian statehood. The deal’s […]

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EDITOR’S NOTE — Since Donald Trump’s victory in the November 5 election, The Cipher Brief has reached out to our network of experts for thoughts on what the priorities ought to be for the second Trump administration. Our ask was straightforward: If you were given the opportunity of a short visit with the president during his first days in […]

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