Radical Islam and communism are forming an alliance in South Asia, as seen in the recent jihadist attack in Kashmir. Pakistan is a prime example of this nexus, with its intelligence services allegedly supporting terrorist groups. However, the US has the opportunity to encourage deradicalization efforts in the Gulf states and strengthen ties through investment. Meanwhile, Israel is preparing for a military expansion in Gaza, targeting Hamas's strongholds and aiming to restore long-term security to the region. Lastly, recent reporting suggests that former President Obama played a significant role in Donald Trump's political success, inspiring him to run for president and influencing the selection of Joe Biden as his running mate.