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Jonathan Schroden says, “The MQ-9 Reaper, which fired the missiles at the terrorist kingpin, probably took off from a US airbase in a Gulf Arab country, flew across the Arabian Sea, and entered Pakistani airspace.”

Samuel Bendett says, “It is somewhat of a stale mate, considering that the Russians are considering to press their advantage in the Dumbas region and chipping away at the Ukrainians defenses.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Iran has been a great student of drone technology over the past 20 years, developing its own and reverse-engineering captured U.S. and Israeli technology when presented with an opportunity.”

Michael Kofman says, “Those casualties and equipment losses will largely determine the “long-term sustainability of the war efforts.”

Nilanthi Samaranayake writes, “This year, the country is again being unfavorably compared to Lebanon as it faces an unprecedented economic, social, and political crisis that forced the president to resign.”

Ken Gause says, “Matsegora's remarks show "the Russians are focused on weakening the liberal democratic order, the way the international community is structured to support U.S. national interest, from the Russian point of view."

Samuel Bendett says, “[Russian Defence Minister] Shoigu recently stated that the Russian goal is to take out Ukraine's long-range missile and artillery weapons,” “This is a hint that Russia either needs, or will soon field, loitering munitions.”

Michael Kofman says, “Ukraine has been given a tremendous amount ... of artillery equipment that’s very diverse.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Right now, more and more resources are going to the war in Ukraine.”

Samuel Bendett says, “We have to credit to the Ukrainian military, a lot of analysts may have underestimated the credibility of Ukrainian military to meet its peer adversary.”

Samuel Bendett says, “The Russians aren't going to make the perfect the enemy of the good. They need a drone that is capable and will accomplish the mission."

Cornell Overfield, writes, “Elbridge Colby’s The Strategy of Denial offers a blueprint for containing and combating China’s rise in order to preserve American freedom, prosperity, and security—emphasis on security.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Ukrainians are looking for drones that can strike distant Russian forces. He said the Russians want Iranian drones because of their “proven track record.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Of course the Russians saw what was happening around the world in the drone field and took notes. But they came late to the field.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Russia is not above learning from market leaders—first Israeli drones over a decade ago and now Iranians.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Tehran could provide Russia with combat drones and loitering munitions -- also known as "kamikaze" or "suicide" drones -- to hit Ukrainian targets with better precision.”