Tag: National Security

Hezbollah's involvement in organized crime, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and arms dealing, is well-documented and poses a threat to US national interests.
The discussion in the podcast "When IS Post Corona, anyway? Part 2 - Turning the Corner" focuses on the varying vaccination rates in different countries, with Israel leading at over 50%.
Tony Blinken, the top foreign policy advisor for Joe Biden's presidential campaign, has been meeting with progressive groups and Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, emphasizing Biden's long history with Israeli leaders.
The author argues that the war in Afghanistan has no strategic purpose or prospect of victory, and is mainly beneficial for military contractors and politicians.
Yossi, a former Mossad agent turned associate, shared details of his espionage career, including a successful mission involving the kidnapping of a journalist's brother to gather information on Egyptian President Nasser.
Jacob Siegel, a noted writer and editor, has joined Tablet as the editor of The Scroll.
In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, the focus is on Israel's embrace of surveillance technology for national security purposes, contrasting it with data concerns in the US and Europe.
In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Professor Yuval Shany from the Israel Democracy Institute addresses the paradox of advanced surveillance technology in Israel with minimal citizen resistance, unlike in the US and Europe.
Dr. Tamir Libel discusses the concept of "strategic culture" and its impact on policy-making in national security, both in Israel and globally, with host Gilad Halpern.
The author criticizes the argument that NSA surveillance is justified because individuals already share information willingly with corporations, highlighting that consent to one type of data sharing does not imply consent to government surveillance.
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his influence in American politics, has a history of endorsing and criticizing presidential candidates based on their stance on Israel and other significant issues.