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China’s Covert Support of the Houthis
Introduction After the October 7 attack in 2023 by Hamas on Israel, the Houthi rebels opened their playbook against the Israelis on 14 November 2023 when the rebel group’s leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi announced: “Our eyes are open to constantly monitor and search for any Israeli ship in the Red Sea, especially in the Bab al-Mandab,…
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The Role of Timely and Actionable Military Intelligence in Winning Wars
Military intelligence is crucial for success on the battlefield. Recent global events highlight the importance of swift and accurate intelligence. For example, the meticulously planned attack by Hamas on Israel revealed a shocking intelligence failure as Israel was caught by surprise (Harding). In his insightful analysis, Ted Singer, a senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official…
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Deconstructing the Media Framing of Terrorism
This research proposal seeks to explore how the media portrays terrorism and aims to challenge the current framing that shapes public perception. Specifically, the proposal will examine why Hamas militants are not framed as “terrorists” by BBC News in the United Kingdom and CBC News in Canada. Analyzing media narratives after 9/11, the research aims…
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Israel and Hamas: Whose side of the fence are you on?
The book of Ezekiel, chapter 38, mentions a prophecy from God that predicted a significant military attack against Israel in the latter days. This attack was said to happen after Israel had been restored to its homeland. According to the prophecy, the military attack would be carried out by the armies of six nations that…