Middle East Conflict

The Lebanese Civil War: A Nation Torn Asunder

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The Lebanese Civil War: A Nation Torn Asunder (1975-1990)

In the heart of the Middle East, a land of cedar trees and ancient Phoenician shores, a conflict erupted that would scar a nation for fifteen long years. The Lebanese Civil War, a brutal and complex tapestry of violence, betrayal, and shifting allegiances, began not with a bang, but with a whimper, slowly strangling the … Read more

The Echoes of October: Yom Kippur War Intelligence Lapses and a Stark Warning

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Yom Kippur War Intelligence Failures: Lessons for Today

The air in the command bunkers, heavy with the scent of stale coffee and suppressed anxiety, was a stark contrast to the crisp autumn breeze outside. It was October 1973, and for Israel, the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, had become a day of unimaginable shock. On that fateful Saturday, as Jewish families … Read more