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In NYC, a Bronx Cheer for Putin, Trump, and the Aging UN
As the General Assembly met for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, Biden warned against nuclear war and the UN’s growing irrelevance. Will he do more?
Iran’s Attempted Drone Thefts Highlight Challenges of Protecting Unmanned Vessels at Sea
Navy may minimally-man some vessels to provide security, CNO says.
CENTCOM’s Got a New Mission. It Needs More Support.
Ending free-ridership and promoting regional security cooperation requires policy coherence from Washington.
Iran, US Seem Unlikely to Reach a New Nuclear Deal
Both sides have said they want to return to 2015's JCPOA, but a number of sticking points remain.
Iranian Hacker Group Posed as Journalists to Hunt Dissidents
Group spent weeks trying to fool specific targets with intricate appeals—including U.S campaign staff.
Iran Tries To Steal More Drone Boats In Mideast Waters
The crew tried to hide the drones under tarps as a U.S. helicopter approached, a U.S. defense official said.
Iranian Navy Tries To Steal US Unmanned Vessel At Sea
This is the first time someone has tried to take one of 5th Fleet’s unmanned vessels.
Drifting Toward Disaster As Iran Nuke Talks Stall
Biden seems to think he needn’t cut a new deal until after the elections. That would be a mistake.
How Biden Can Win His Middle East Trip
The president can advance U.S. interests and regain the region’s trust, if he evolves his messages and policies.
In Iran Nuclear Talks, the US Has No Good Plan ‘B’
Sanctions haven’t worked. Tehran is drawing closer to a Bomb. It’s time to get serious about negotiating.
Could Ukraine Offer a Template for Better US-Gulf Security Relations?
The outpouring of aid to Kyiv shows that a formal defense alliance is inessential to effective wartime assistance.
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What’s Next for Marines in the Middle East?
The commander of Marine Corps Forces Central Command hones a smaller force.
The Security Dimension of the Abraham Accords
A year and a half later, a look at what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still might.
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