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

Avoid prolonged conflict with Iran

By Rosemary Kelanic

February 28, 2026

Press ReleaseSyria, Middle East

Drawdown from Syria a success worth scaling

By Rosemary Kelanic

February 12, 2026

Press ReleaseWestern Hemisphere, Cuba, Venezuela

Regime change in Venezuela comes with risks

By Daniel DePetris

January 3, 2026

DEFP in the Media

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The New York Times: Can U.S. blockade Iranian-linked ships anywhere in the world? Yes, but …

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 19, 2026

Forbes: This Is The Biggest Reason Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Fell Through Without A Deal: Expert

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 15, 2026

Washington Examiner: Trump’s Hormuz blockade unlikely to draw China into Iran war

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

April 15, 2026

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

Can U.S. blockade Iranian-linked ships anywhere in the world? Yes, but …

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 19, 2026

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

This Is The Biggest Reason Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Fell Through Without A Deal: Expert

Featuring Daniel DePetris

April 15, 2026

In the mediaChina, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Trump’s Hormuz blockade unlikely to draw China into Iran war

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

April 15, 2026

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

Trump Isolation Deepens on World Stage as Allies Rebuff, Condemn

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

April 15, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, Iran, Middle East, US‑Israel‑Iran

Trump Risks Showdown With Xi Before Summit Over Hormuz Blockade

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 15, 2026

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

Trump’s Logic for Blockading the Blockaders

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

April 14, 2026