Michael Horowitz
@michaelhorowitz.bsky.social
Geopolitical and security analyst, Views are my own.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff says will announce another country entering the Abraham Accords on Thursday night - Reuters
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
US special envoy Steve Witkoff says will announce another country entering the Abraham Accords on Thursday night - Reuters
Footage of Ukrainian "Timur Special Unit" fighting in Pokrovsk released by #Ukraine's military intel (GUR)
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Footage of Ukrainian "Timur Special Unit" fighting in Pokrovsk released by #Ukraine's military intel (GUR)
U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate
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Scoop: U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate
The resolution would also empower the Trump-led Board of Peace at least through 2027.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
U.S. seeks UN approval for Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/g...
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/g...
Kyiv's troops advanced further near Dobropillia, north of Pokrovsk, Ukraine's army chief says as he visits frontline
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kyiv's troops advanced further near Dobropillia, north of Pokrovsk, Ukraine's army chief says as he visits frontline
Syrian president Ahmed al-Shara'a expected to visit Washington according to US Envoy Tom Barrack
November 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Syrian president Ahmed al-Shara'a expected to visit Washington according to US Envoy Tom Barrack
Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite': A terrifying blast of realism - or just hot air?
Some quick thoughts on the new Netflix movie
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Some quick thoughts on the new Netflix movie
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November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite': A terrifying blast of realism - or just hot air?
Some quick thoughts on the new Netflix movie
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Some quick thoughts on the new Netflix movie
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Trump administration backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department spokesperson says.
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Trump administration backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department spokesperson says.
Great Power timeout: Decoding the Trump-Xi meeting
Behind the smiles and sound bites lies a tactical truce that changes little but buys time.
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Behind the smiles and sound bites lies a tactical truce that changes little but buys time.
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Great Power timeout: Decoding the Trump-Xi meeting
Behind the smiles and sound bites lies a tactical truce that changes little but buys time.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Great Power timeout: Decoding the Trump-Xi meeting
Behind the smiles and sound bites lies a tactical truce that changes little but buys time.
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Behind the smiles and sound bites lies a tactical truce that changes little but buys time.
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
Trump–Putin Budapest summit scrapped after Moscow memo. Russia’s sweeping Ukraine war demands torpedoed the talks per FT
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Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Budapest summit axed following Moscow memo
Russian foreign ministry’s maximalist demands for ending Ukraine war led US to scrap planned meeting
www.ft.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Trump–Putin Budapest summit scrapped after Moscow memo. Russia’s sweeping Ukraine war demands torpedoed the talks per FT
www.ft.com/content/d665...
www.ft.com/content/d665...
State Department Intelligence Agency Dissented Over Putin’s Appetite for Peace
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Exclusive | State Department Intelligence Agency Dissented Over Putin’s Appetite for Peace
The Central Intelligence Agency had a more positive assessment of the Russian leader’s willingness to talk.
www.wsj.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:46 AM
State Department Intelligence Agency Dissented Over Putin’s Appetite for Peace
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A group of Chinese H-6K bombers and J-10 fighter jets recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media said
October 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
A group of Chinese H-6K bombers and J-10 fighter jets recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media said
Netanyahu-led government is pushing two important draft bills that could significantly impact the Israeli political landscape:
October 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Netanyahu-led government is pushing two important draft bills that could significantly impact the Israeli political landscape:
White house says Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC summit in South Korea next Thursday
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
White house says Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC summit in South Korea next Thursday
Tariff Tango: The coming Xi-Trump meeting
A short analysis of what's at stake in the coming China-US meeting (if it does take place)
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A short analysis of what's at stake in the coming China-US meeting (if it does take place)
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Tariff Tango: The coming Xi-Trump meeting
The world watches for even a hint of détente
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tariff Tango: The coming Xi-Trump meeting
A short analysis of what's at stake in the coming China-US meeting (if it does take place)
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
A short analysis of what's at stake in the coming China-US meeting (if it does take place)
open.substack.com/pub/atimeofm...
AP reports that the White House rejected a proposal by Venezuelan officials to have Maduro step down in three years, handing power to his Vice President.
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Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says
Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas.
apnews.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
AP reports that the White House rejected a proposal by Venezuelan officials to have Maduro step down in three years, handing power to his Vice President.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Russian official says the Trump-Putin call lasted almost 2.5 hours
October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Russian official says the Trump-Putin call lasted almost 2.5 hours
The Houthis have confirmed their Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari was killed in Israeli strikes earlier this year and appointed a new Chief of Staff: Yousuf al-Madani
October 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Houthis have confirmed their Chief of Staff, Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari was killed in Israeli strikes earlier this year and appointed a new Chief of Staff: Yousuf al-Madani
Sirens are sounding in Eilat warning of a possible drone intrusion
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Sirens are sounding in Eilat warning of a possible drone intrusion
Zelensky and Trump discuss the supply of Tomahawk missiles as well as patriots interceptors
October 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Zelensky and Trump discuss the supply of Tomahawk missiles as well as patriots interceptors
The Syrian interior ministry says its forces in the al-Qusayr area managed to seize a shipment of Kornet missiles prepared for smuggling out of the country,
It says this is the second operation of its kind within two weeks
It says this is the second operation of its kind within two weeks
October 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Syrian interior ministry says its forces in the al-Qusayr area managed to seize a shipment of Kornet missiles prepared for smuggling out of the country,
It says this is the second operation of its kind within two weeks
It says this is the second operation of its kind within two weeks
Trump is holding a phone call with #Ukraine's President Zelenskiy
October 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Trump is holding a phone call with #Ukraine's President Zelenskiy
Six reasons why a Gaza ceasefire was finally reached
My analysis of the successful diplomatic breakthrough - and what's still left unsettled.
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My analysis of the successful diplomatic breakthrough - and what's still left unsettled.
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Six reasons why a Gaza ceasefire was finally reached
Although there are many reasons to celebrate, numerous obstacles could still make Trump's "deal to end all deals" just another failed attempt at ending forever wars
en.majalla.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Six reasons why a Gaza ceasefire was finally reached
My analysis of the successful diplomatic breakthrough - and what's still left unsettled.
en.majalla.com/node/327754/...
My analysis of the successful diplomatic breakthrough - and what's still left unsettled.
en.majalla.com/node/327754/...