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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, Venezuela

Regime change in Venezuela comes with risks

By Daniel DePetris

January 3, 2026

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Concerned Veterans for America: CVA Hosted Panel: The Iran Conflict Explained

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 11, 2026

NOTUS: IEA Announces Largest Ever Global Strategic Petroleum Reserves Release

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 11, 2026

Fox LiveNOW: Iran warns it will block oil from Strait of Hormuz until U.S. strikes end

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 10, 2026

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

CVA Hosted Panel: The Iran Conflict Explained

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

March 11, 2026

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

IEA Announces Largest Ever Global Strategic Petroleum Reserves Release

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 11, 2026

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

Iran warns it will block oil from Strait of Hormuz until U.S. strikes end

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 10, 2026

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

Trump makes Jimmy Carter’s mistake on Iran & oil: Kelanic

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

March 10, 2026

In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China

U.S. spent roughly $3.4 trillion in military competition with China between 2012 and 2024, Watson study estimates

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh, Benjamin Friedman, and Lyle Goldstein

March 10, 2026

In the mediaChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan, Taiwan

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution

Featuring Lyle Goldstein

March 10, 2026