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August 20, 2026
The Window Closes: Sixty Days of U.S.–Iran Diplomacy End Without a Deal
The sixty-day window opened by the June memorandum closed on August 17 with no deal and talks faltering.
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July 14, 2026
The Ankara Summit: What NATO's Turkish Moment Means for Defence Industry and Regional Risk
NATO's first summit on Turkish soil closed on July 8 with more than $50 billion in new procurements and a recorded $139 billion year-on-year increase in allied...
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June 24, 2026
Sixty Days on the Clock: The U.S.–Iran Memorandum and the Sanctions Questions It Doesn't Answer
The fourteen-point memorandum signed on June 17 gives Washington and Tehran sixty days to negotiate on the nuclear programme, Hormuz transit, and sanctions.
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January 13, 2026
Why Counterterrorism Expertise Still Matters in the Age of Cyber Warfare
The analytical methods that underpin counterterrorism — network mapping, pattern-of-life analysis, HUMINT integration — are indispensable for understanding...
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November 26, 2024
COP29: Paving the Way for a Greener Future
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking another...
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November 20, 2024
Straife Amplifies its Corporate Intelligence, Appointing Mike Croissant as Vice President
Straife announces the appointment of Mike Croissant, a move that significantly strengthens the firm’s corporate intelligence division.
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July 22, 2024
Straife Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Ambassador Matthew Bryza
Straife, a leading risk management and strategy consulting firm, is pleased to announce Ambassador Matthew Bryza's appointment as Managing Director of Turkey...
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March 6, 2024
Straife Announces New Senior Advisors and Accelerates Strategic Expansion in Europe
Straife, a leading risk management and compliance firm, is pleased to announce that Cecilia Thorn and Murat Seyrek will join as senior advisors and develop...
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November 15, 2023
Counterterrorism expert, James Conway, discusses how Hamas terrorists may cross US-Mexico border
Concerns about potential threats from various groups or individuals attempting to exploit vulnerabilities at the border have been ongoing for years.
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