Security
The Real War for Iran’s Future
Who will determine the fate of the Islamic Republic?
The American Military’s Coming Marathon
The Pentagon needs both quantity and quality to win modern conflicts.
Can the UAE Go It Alone?
A risky quest for strategic autonomy in a war-torn Middle East.
Iran and the Hidden Cost of Wartime Access
America’s empire of bases makes It easier to blunder Into war.
Venezuela Needs Regime Change
The narrow path to a democratic transition.
Kim’s Dangerous Liaisons
Russia, China, and the growing North Korea threat.
Are America’s Allies Finally Learning to Deal With Trump?
A Conversation With Philip H. Gordon and Mara Karlin
Iran’s New Grand Strategy
How a remade Islamic Republic will reshape the Middle East.
The Inertia of Russia’s War
Why Putin can’t end the conflict.
Iran Embraces a Forever War
Tehran’s new strategic calculus.