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Press ReleaseAsia, Basing and force 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

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

Escalation against Iran increases risks to U.S. troops

By Jennifer Kavanagh

July 20, 2026

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The Washington Post: U.S. weapons shortage from Iran war alarms allies confronting China

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

Taiwan News: Iran war raises concerns over U.S. weapons shortage for Taiwan

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

ABC News: 6 months of war in Iran has left the Pentagon depleted and still fighting

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

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In the mediaAsia, Middle East, Military analysis, US‑Israel‑Iran

U.S. weapons shortage from Iran war alarms allies confronting China

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

In the mediaTaiwan, Asia, Iran

Iran war raises concerns over U.S. weapons shortage for Taiwan

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

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

6 months of war in Iran has left the Pentagon depleted and still fighting

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

In the mediaNATO, Europe and Eurasia

Don’t Freak Out Over the Pentagon’s Europe Plans

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 27, 2026

In the mediaVenezuela, Western Hemisphere

Elements of Venezuelan Government Loyal to Chavismo Warn of Possible U.S. Assault

Featuring Daniel DePetris

August 26, 2026

In the mediaAsia, Alliances

U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

August 26, 2026