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The Houthi-Iranian Connection

The destabilization of Yemen fits into Tehran’s strategy of exporting extremism MOAMMAR AL-ERYANI, Yemeni Minister of Information With every passing day, the Iranian regime reveals its devastating and catastrophic role and impact on the…

Bahrain Focuses on Maritime Security

UNIPATH STAFF Neon Response 19 — the Bahraini/U.S. maritime exercise designed to protect Arabian Gulf shipping from explosives — was jarred by a real-world attack that reinforced the need for such joint training. The five-day exercise…

Iraq vs. Drugs

The Iraqi government is taking a unified approach to tackling this security threat AHMAD SAAD, AL HARIS Photos by Reuters Drugs are one of the deadliest epidemics for human societies, leaving in their wake destruction in all areas of…

Coming Together in Tashkent

Chiefs of Defense Discuss Ways to Aid Afghanistan and Build Stability in Central and South Asia UZBEKISTAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE Top military commanders from Central and South Asia reiterated that peace in Afghanistan — and stability in the…

Political Reconciliation in Tajikistan

Reintegration of repentant radicals can aid the development of the country RUSTAM HAYDAROV, PH.D., ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN The epoch of confrontation between Tajiks must finally be completed in 2019. Starting…

Cooperative Cyber Defense

Middle Eastern leaders work to strengthen cyber security by sharing information UNIPATH STAFF Cyber security cannot simply depend on highly trained technicians scouring networks for malicious infiltrations. Nor can security be achieved by…

Lessons Learned

Iraq’s defense academies have upgraded training and curriculum to reflect unique security needs The foundation for building a disciplined and professional force requires preparing and training professional officers who believe in military…

A Religious Brotherhood

United Arab Emirates celebrates the Year of Tolerance by welcoming the Pope and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar UNIPATH STAFF His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, announced that 2019 would be…

Strengthening Intelligence

Military Intelligence Leaders Focus on Building Relationships and Sharing Knowledge UNIPATH STAFF  |  Photos by U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND Like connecting pieces of a puzzle, military intelligence professionals stress the importance of…

Uzbekistan Updates Defense Policy

The country modernizes its Armed Forces based on the demands of regional stability PROFESSOR MURAD IBRAGIMOV, HEAD OF MILITARY SECURITY DEPARTMENT, ACADEMY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UZBEKISTAN In the current globalization and transformation…