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Press ReleaseChina, Asia, Diplomacy

Trump-Xi summit should build on ‘constructive strategic stability’ framework

By Lyle Goldstein

September 23, 2026

Press ReleaseAsia, Basing and global posture, Military analysis

Cutting joint drills with South Korea benefits U.S. interests

By Jennifer Kavanagh

August 17, 2026

Press ReleaseMiddle East, Nuclear weapons

Saudi enrichment risks morphing into U.S. security guarantee

By Rosemary Kelanic

July 22, 2026

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Middle East Council on Global Affairs: Great power cooperation in a fragmented world

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

October 8, 2026

The Hill: Trump, China and the question of selling arms to Beijing

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

September 29, 2026

Christian Science Monitor: After Iran war damage, U.S. may close some Middle East bases for good

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

September 29, 2026

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In the mediaChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan, Grand strategy, Middle East

Great power cooperation in a fragmented world

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

October 8, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan

Trump, China and the question of selling arms to Beijing

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

September 29, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Basing and global posture, Middle East, Military analysis

After Iran war damage, U.S. may close some Middle East bases for good

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

September 29, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Military analysis

China’s next carrier could be its longest—what are Beijing’s plans?

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

September 25, 2026

In the mediaMiddle East

Precision weapons made U.S. bases vulnerable—and less necessary, report says

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

September 25, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy, Military analysis, Military strategy and budget

Beyond drones: Why technology cannot replace mass

Featuring Gil Barndollar

September 22, 2026