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October 22, 2023
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 22, 2023 - Critical Threats Project

October 22, 2023, 4:45pm ETClick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report.Click here to access ISW’s archive of interactive time-lapse maps of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These maps complement the static control-of-terrain map that ISW produces

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October 22, 2023
Iran Update, October 22, 2023 - Critical Threats Project

The Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that undermine regional stability and threaten US forces and interests. It also covers events and trends that affect the stability and decision-making of the Iranian regime. The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War

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October 22, 2023
The Next Surge of Conflict in the South Caucasus Is Still Preventable – PRIO Blogs - Peace Research Institute Oslo

The tragic exodus of the Armenian population from the Nagorno Karabakh region has closed a chapter in the long saga of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh are evacuated in September 2023. Photo: Astrig Agopian / Getty Images The disappearance of this self-proclaimed republic provides the opportunity to bring these bitter hostilities to

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October 22, 2023
User Clip: Iranian Oil to Boost Biden's Climate Change Agenda - C-SPAN

October 22, 2023 | Clip Of Matthew Koenig on the Latest in the Israel-Hamas Conflict This clip, title, and description were not created by C-SPAN. User-Created Clip by Agenda31DotOrg October 22, 2023 2023-10-22T09:38:56-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/f1d/001/1697982081_001.jpgAtlantic Council Scowcroft Vice President Matthew Kroenig outlines Abraham accords normalizing Israel and Saudi relations upended by Hamas attack and then addresses Erie

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October 22, 2023
Washington Journal: Matthew Koenig Discusses the Latest in the Israel-Hamas Conflict - C-SPAN

October 22, 2023 | Part Of Washington Journal 10/22/2023 Washington Journal 2023-10-22T09:25:32-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMGYwXC8wMDFcLzE2OTc5ODEyNjVfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19The Atlantic Council’s Matthew Koenig talked about the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Atlantic Council’s Matthew Koenig talked about the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Report Video Issue Go to Live Event *This text was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning. Related Video October

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October 22, 2023
Washington Journal: Nancy Zdunkewicz & Brian Nienaber Discuss Political News of the Week - C-SPAN

October 22, 2023 | Part Of Washington Journal 10/22/2023 Washington Journal 2023-10-22T08:03:42-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZjJkXC8wMDFcLzE2OTc5NzcyNTFfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Democratic pollster Nancy Zdunkewicz and Republican pollster Brian Nienaber discuss the House Speaker battle and Israel-Hamas conflict. Democratic pollster Nancy Zdunkewicz and Republican pollster Brian Nienaber discuss the House Speaker battle and Israel-Hamas conflict. Report Video Issue Go to Live Event *This text was

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October 22, 2023
Has Iran Compromised the Biden Administration? | Hudson - Amcmohawkhudson.org

Last month news broke that several Iranian operatives, reportedly members of that nation’s Iranian Expert’s Initiative (IEI), were working in high-level positions across the Biden administration. These individuals communicated directly with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials asking for advice and direction, pledged their allegiance to the Iranian regime and on several occasions agreed to advocate for Iran, Semafor

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October 22, 2023
Sophia Cai on the White House Week Ahead - C-SPAN

October 22, 2023 | Part Of Washington Journal 10/22/2023 Washington Journal 2023-10-22T07:04:11-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZjQzXC8wMDFcLzE2OTc5NzI4MzVfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Axios' Sophia Cai previewed the week ahead at the White House. Axios' Sophia Cai previewed the week ahead at the White House. Report Video Issue Go to Live Event More information aboutSophia Cai on the White House Week Ahead 70 Views Program ID: 531258-101

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October 22, 2023
Open Phones | October 22, 2023 - C-SPAN

October 22, 2023 | Part Of Washington Journal 10/22/2023 Washington Journal Open Forum, Part 1 2023-10-22T07:00:00-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOGIxXC8wMDFcLzE2OTc5NzMzNTFfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Viewers responded to the question, “What is your view of President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict?” Axios' Sophia Cai previewed the week ahead at the White House. Viewers responded to the question, “What is your view of President Biden’s

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October 22, 2023
Israel vows to step up Gaza strikes before ground invasion - Hespress English

Israel’s military announced intensified strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza ahead of a planned ground invasion, as the Pentagon said Sunday it was bolstering defences in the Middle East over “escalations” by Iran and its allies. A first trickle of aid entered the blockaded Gaza Strip on Saturday, but the 20 trucks permitted to cross were described

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