Shay Khatiri

Oct 23, 2024 | wsj.com | Shay Khatiri

Four more years of phobia about escalation would make the world a more dangerous place. When it comes to war, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t be more self-contradictory. They talk about their unwavering commitments to the defense of Israel and Ukraine, but they hedge by trying to restrain Israelis and Ukrainians. After the Israel Defense Forces killed Hezbollah honcho Hassan Nasrallah, Ms. Harris issued a three-paragraph statement.

Oct 16, 2024 | thehill.com | Shay Khatiri

On Oct. 1, Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles against Israel in retaliation for an Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli air defenses, with substantial support from the U.S. Air Force, intercepted most of the missiles. However, a large-scale Israeli response seems inevitable now, raising concerns about a broader conflict.

Oct 1, 2024 | meforum.org | Shay Khatiri

For nearly a year, Iran has stood by as Israel wages its war in Gaza. For a regime that derives much of its legitimacy from anti-Zionism, this has become a critical moment. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s inaction has undermined his standing among the religiously conservative youth who uphold his regime. The situation has reached a boiling point following Israel’s assassination of Hezbollah’s longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Lebanon.

Sep 11, 2024 | hoover.org | Shay Khatiri

Andrew Roberts: Shay Khatiri grew up in Iran. Formerly of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He's now Vice President and Senior Fellow at the Yorktown Institute. He writes on Iran for the Wall Street Journal and National Review and is a contributor to the Middle East Forum. Shay let's start with the 7th of October, if we may.

Sep 9, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Shay Khatiri

Shay Khatiri The Wall Street Journal September 9, 2024 The Trump and Biden administrations both aimed for a small military too reliant on technology. Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles