## Situation Report
US President-elect Biden has signed an executive order related to the Elijah Mandate, a provision that requires the US government to report on the number of Americans who have been killed or wounded in combat zones overseas. According to Amir Tsarfati, this move is seen as a step towards greater transparency in US military operations. [1]
## Strategic Context
The US has been involved in various military operations across the Middle East and North Africa, including in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The US has also maintained a military presence in Afghanistan, with a drawdown of troops in recent years. The region has seen ongoing conflicts between various factions, including the Syrian government, the Turkish military, and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
## Geopolitical Implications
The signing of the executive order is seen as a move to increase transparency and accountability in US military operations. This could have broader implications for the US military's role in global conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. The move may also be seen as a response to growing public scrutiny of US military involvement in foreign conflicts.