Thomas Trask
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
November 6, 2023
The Case for Upgrading Israel's "Major Non-NATO Ally" Status
If there are any lessons from the deadly days since the Hamas began its ambush of Israel on October 7 it is that Israel’s victory will come at a high...
Thomas Trask • RealClearDefense
SOCOM / SOF
June 19, 2023
The Once and Future Need for SOF in the Great Power Competition
Congress Must Protect and Expand Special Operations As the U. S.
Thomas Trask • RealClearDefense
Middle East
November 23, 2021
Israel's Success Must Not Obscure Increase in Hamas Capabilities
One of the most indelible images from this spring’s Gaza conflict is the Israeli night sky streaked with rockets and Iron Dome interceptors rising to...
Thomas Trask • RealClearDefense
Iran
October 2, 2020
Contesting Iran's Gray Zone Strategy
While international attention has shifted to the Syrian-Turkish border this past week, Friday's attack on an Iranian oil tanker offshore of Saudi...
Thomas Trask • RealClearDefense
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