Michael Knights
Michael Knights is a Middle East expert and a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, known for his analysis on security and military issues in the region. His insights often focus on the dynamics of U.S. military operations and their implications for regional stability, particularly in relation to Iranian influence and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 147,270 | $1,500,000 | 1,533$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 99,341 | $21,000,000 | 6,303$ |
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,843 | $272,000 | 532$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 70,433 | $340,000 | 246$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 43,610 | $610,000 | 317$ |
| Totals | 6 | 661,978,981 | 371,497 | $23,722,000 | 8,931$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Michael Knights is a senior analyst at the Washington Institute who emphasized that historical experiences show Iran can continue its support for the resistance axis under such conditions.
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Russia:
Michael Knights is a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy who expressed doubts about the Yemeni government's forces' ability to confront the Houthis.
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Russia:
Michael Knights is a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy who expressed doubts about the Yemeni government's forces' ability to confront the Houthis.
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United States:
Michael Knights, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, says he suspects the Houthis 'have lost a lot of drone manufacturing capability.'
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Vietnam:
Michael Knights suggested that the person mentioned by Waltz was a missile expert trained by Iran.
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Finland:
Michael Knights is a Middle East expert who assessed that Waltz may have referred to an Iranian-trained operational leader.
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