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Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Progress on full withdrawal from Syria is optimal policy

By Daniel DePetris

April 17, 2025

Press ReleaseYemen, Air power, Diplomacy, Houthis, Military analysis

Strikes in Yemen are unwarranted

By Benjamin Friedman

March 31, 2025

Press ReleaseUkraine‑Russia, Diplomacy, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine peace serves U.S. interests

By Benjamin Friedman

March 25, 2025

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Christian Science Monitor: Trump seeks record military budget, but the search is on for spending cuts, too

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 17, 2025

Responsible Statecraft: Reports: Despite limited stockpile, US gives Israel another THAAD

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2025

Responsible Statecraft: US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 7, 2025

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In the mediaBasing and force posture, Middle East, Military analysis

Trump seeks record military budget, but the search is on for spending cuts, too

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 17, 2025

In the mediaIsrael, Iran, Middle East

Reports: Despite limited stockpile, US gives Israel another THAAD

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 8, 2025

In the mediaSyria, Middle East

US outpost not given proper air defenses before deadly attack

Featuring Daniel Davis

April 7, 2025

In the mediaHouthis, Air power, Drones, Military analysis, Yemen

U.S. progress against resilient Houthi militants remains murky

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

April 5, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy

Will Trump’s Tariffs Be Good for America? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 3, 2025

In the mediaHouthis, Middle East, Yemen

How Trump’s team flipped on bombing the Houthis

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

April 2, 2025