How the US and its allies can prevent an energy supply crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran threatens to stop oil and gas shipping through the critical waterway, coordination on what to do with strategic reserves is more important than ever.
How would a Kurdish offensive change the war in Iran?
Our experts explain the goals of the various Kurdish groups the United States is reportedly backing for an attack against Iran and how their involvement could impact the wider war.
Washington’s limited levers to shape a post-Khamenei Iran
The United States and its allies do have some options to coax change that might result in a more Western-leaning Tehran.
The US and China are in ‘gray zone’ competition. A counterinsurgency model can help explain what that means.
A model originally designed for counterinsurgency can offer insights into the nature of US-China strategic competition.
How the White House’s plan B on tariffs can give it all the trade leverage it needs
The US Supreme Court recently struck down IEEPA tariffs, which the White House had used as leverage in trade talks, but there are other options.
What a Middle East oil and LNG crisis means for China and East Asia
China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan would each be affected by a collapse in energy through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.
Enforce sanctions to prevent Russia from benefitting in a prolonged Iran crisis
Russia has millions of barrels of sanctioned oil it is ready to sell—unless the United States and its allies step up sanctions enforcement.
While the Iran conflict continues, the Afghanistan-Pakistan crisis is only getting worse
The war in Iran threatens to exacerbate the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
What Macron’s changes to French nuclear policy mean for European security
The president’s plan, announced on March 2, expands France’s nuclear arsenal and deepens its cooperation on deterrence with European allies.
Dispatch from Kyiv: After a long, cold winter, momentum is back on Ukraine’s side
A recent trip to the Ukrainian capital reveals a more positive atmosphere than one might think given the typical tone of the discussion about the war in Washington.
How the US and its allies can prevent an energy supply crisis in the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran threatens to stop oil and gas shipping through the critical waterway, coordination on what to do with strategic reserves is more important than ever.
Experts react: How the world is responding to the US-Israeli war with Iran
We turned to our global network to explain how leaders in Europe, Asia, and Latin America are viewing the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran.
How a crisis over a stockpile of uranium created an opening for US reengagement in Niger
The recent failed coup in Benin has had the unintended consequence of creating a path forward for US reengagement in the Sahel.
