Most GCC states condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. An escalation is what they fear most.

UkraineAlert Oct 26, 2023

Arming Ukraine is cheap compared to the far higher price of Russian victory

By Peter Dickinson

Anyone concerned by the cost of supporting the Ukrainian war effort should consider the far higher price the Western world would have to pay in order to stop Putin following a Russian victory in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.
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Most GCC states condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. An escalation is what they fear most.

New Atlanticist Oct 19, 2023

As NATO grows, it needs new ways to expedite its decisions

By Ira Straus

A widening of the bloc requires a deepening of its decision-making procedures. Here are some ways to avoid a single-member veto of big decisions.
Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia
Most GCC states condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. An escalation is what they fear most.

Issue Brief Oct 13, 2023

Where do US Army special operations fit in a world of strategic competition?

By Richard Angle, Leo Blanken, and Philip Swintek

General Richard Angle, Leo Blanken, and Lieutenant Colonel Philip Swintek argue that building and maintaining relationships is the true competitive advantage of Army Special Forces (ARSOF).
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MENASource

Apr 5, 2024

Most GCC states condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. An escalation is what they fear most.

By Giorgio Cafiero

Fearful that hostilities between Israel and Iran could spiral out of control, the GCC states are keen to avoid the heat as much as possible.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Apr 4, 2024

Aiding Ukraine is a strategic investment, not charity

By Kathryn Levantovscaia

Some members of Congress are concerned about costs, but US support for Ukraine is an investment in US economic and national security that is already paying off.

Conflict Crisis Management

New Atlanticist

Apr 3, 2024

NATO at 75: The Alliance’s future lies in Ukraine’s victory against Russia

By Ian Brzezinski

As NATO turns seventy-five, the Alliance’s future as a credible deterrent hinges on whether it is successful in helping Ukraine defeat Russia.

Conflict Crisis Management

IranSource

Apr 2, 2024

Iranian drones have proliferated under US watch

By Daniel E. Mouton

Although the solution to stop the spread of Iranian drones is complex, it is important to note that there were plenty of warnings and time for the United States to prepare its defenses.

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In the News

Mar 24, 2024

Vinograd on CBS “Face the Nation” about the recent ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow, US border security, and more

Samantha Vinograd speaks about increasing resources for vetting architecture and intelligence sharing to improve national security.

Defense Policy Intelligence

MENASource

Mar 20, 2024

Tony Pfaff: The ethics of proxy relationships applies to everyone

By Holly Dagres

The academic and former US government official was interviewed by our MENASource editor to discuss his most recent book and its implications for US foreign policy.

Defense Policy Iran

New Atlanticist

Mar 20, 2024

Gen. Laura Richardson on what an international response to Haiti might look like

By Katherine Walla

While the United States isn’t currently planning to put boots on the ground in Haiti, SOUTHCOM has a wide range of contingency plans, Richardson said at an AC Front Page event.

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In the News

Mar 20, 2024

Grundman joins roundtable discussion on NSIB Report Card

Steve Grundman participated in a discussion that examined the 2024 National Security Innovation Base Program (NSIB) Report Card.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 19, 2024

Even as war continues, NATO should open the door to defense integration with Ukraine

By Karsten Friis

The Alliance can begin integration in certain sectors, such as cybersecurity, air defense, logistics, training, and future force design.

Defense Policy Europe & Eurasia

MENASource

Mar 15, 2024

Turkey and Egypt bury the hatchet, marking an end to emerging third axis in the Middle East

By Borzou Daragahi

The carefully choreographed and worded meeting between Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi, served as a final burial ceremony for what was once an emerging third axis in the Middle East.

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August Cole

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Ben Connable

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