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Press ReleaseSyria, Basing and force posture, Middle East

In Syria, pair sanctions relief with a troop withdrawal

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 14, 2025

Press ReleaseHouthis, Air power, Middle East, Military analysis, Yemen

Ending strikes on Yemen: Good news if it sticks

By Rosemary Kelanic

May 6, 2025

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

DEFP in the Media

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the New York Times: Red Sea passage remains a no-go for shipping despite U.S. action

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 5, 2025

Nikkei Asian Review: Trump's cost-benefit doctrine defines foreign policy, 80 years post-WWII

Featuring Edward King

June 3, 2025

BBC News: Iran does not accept the US proposal. The US does not accept Iran's request. What is the third way?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 3, 2025

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In the mediaHouthis, Iran, Middle East, Military analysis, Naval power

Red Sea passage remains a no-go for shipping despite U.S. action

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 5, 2025

In the mediaGrand strategy

Trump’s cost-benefit doctrine defines foreign policy, 80 years post-WWII

Featuring Edward King

June 3, 2025

In the mediaIran, Middle East

Iran does not accept the US proposal. The US does not accept Iran’s request. What is the third way?

Featuring Rosemary Kelanic

June 3, 2025

In the mediaAfrica

The future of Africa Command

Featuring Benjamin Friedman

June 3, 2025

In the mediaAfrica

The future of Africa Command

Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh

June 3, 2025

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

Daniel Davis on NBC News discusses Ukraine’s recent drone attacks inside Russia

Featuring Daniel Davis

June 2, 2025