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Resurrecting the MOU will take real pressure on Israel

By Benjamin Friedman

June 20, 2026

Press ReleaseUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Close the deal, open the strait

By Benjamin Friedman

May 26, 2026

Press ReleaseChina, Asia, Diplomacy

Trump-Xi summit presents a win-win opportunity

By Lyle Goldstein

May 12, 2026

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The Washington Post: Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz, testing fragile agreement with U.S.

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 20, 2026

Associated Press: U.S. push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 19, 2026

The New York Times: Trump’s intelligence pick renews debate: Is the office needed?

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 18, 2026

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In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

Iran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz, testing fragile agreement with U.S.

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 20, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Diplomacy, Iran, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

U.S. push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 19, 2026

In the mediaGrand strategy

Trump’s intelligence pick renews debate: Is the office needed?

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 18, 2026

In the mediaUkraine‑Russia, Europe and Eurasia, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s newest attack drones are delivering the kind of strikes that its HIMARS couldn’t for years

Featuring Gil Barndollar

June 16, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

White House launches full-court press to sell Iran agreement ahead of formal signing, release of text

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 16, 2026

In the mediaUS‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Middle East

Lessons in Military Deterrence from the Iran War: U.S. Strategy in Contested Waters

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 15, 2026

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