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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Michael Knights, an expert at Horizon Engage in New York, explains that Iraqi groups are seeking ways to remain relevant in this tense context.
Escaladare periculoasă în Orientul Mijlociu: milițiile susținute de Iran intensifică atacurile împotriva SUA și Israelului
Romania· 2026-03-06
Michael Knights, an Iraq expert at Horizon Engage, commented on the relevance of Iran-backed Iraqi groups in the ongoing conflict.
Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Michael Knights from the Horizon Engagement consultancy discusses the painful situation for Iraqi leadership.
استقرار العراق السياسي والاقتصادي بات أولوية لأطراف سياسية عراقية
Iraq· 2026-02-24
Michael Knights commented that al-Maliki may have been used as a scapegoat in political maneuvers.
من غير المرجح عودة المالكي لولاية ثالثةIraq· 2026-01-21
Analyst Michael Knights stated that the issue of Christian representation in Iraq involves regional power calculations.
الكنيسة الكلدانية بمواجهة « بابليون» .. صراع النفوذ بين الصليب والسلاح في سهل نينوىIraq· 2025-10-21
Michael Knights is the head of research at Horizon Engage and a long-term Iraq analyst.
Gaza war has caused huge shifts in Middle East – and that may just be the beginning | Middle East peace talksUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-19
Michael Knights is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute specializing in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran and the Gulf states.
‘Nothing has changed’: Iran tries to rearm proxy groups as US talks stall
United States· 2025-07-19
Michael Knights is an expert in Iranian proxies at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
Iran’s proxy militias may be unable to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US | IranUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-22
Michael Knights is an expert who provided insights on the challenges posed by Houthi weaponry to U.S. pilots.
Chiến thuật giúp phòng không Houthi uy hiếp F-35 Mỹ
Vietnam· 2025-05-16
Michael Knights commented on the Huthi's losses and their need for time to recover.
Huthi deklarieren Sieg nach Abkommen mit Trump
Switzerland· 2025-05-09
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.
ایران کریدور ارتباطی جدید با حزب الله طراحی کرد؟ | مسیر ادعایی از چه نقاطی می گذرد؟
Iran· 2025-04-11Michael 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.
CNN узнал о подготовке наземной операции против хуситов — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-06
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.
CNN узнал о подготовке наземной операции против хуситов — РБКRussia· 2025-04-06Michael Knights, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, says he suspects the Houthis 'have lost a lot of drone manufacturing capability.'
Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing themUnited States· 2025-04-06
Michael Knights suggested that the person mentioned by Waltz was a missile expert trained by Iran.
Nghi vấn quanh tuyên bố 'Mỹ hạ được chuyên gia tên lửa Houthi'Vietnam· 2025-04-02
Michael Knights is a Middle East expert who assessed that Waltz may have referred to an Iranian-trained operational leader.
Trumpin neuvonantaja Mike Waltz kertoi viestiryhmässä surmasta, jota armeija ei ole vieläkään vahvistanut
Finland· 2025-04-01