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Jun 5, 2026

Space Has Never Been More Important For Global Security And Prosperity

Six key trends are shaping the future of space, perhaps the most critical and yet least understood domain according to a former senior space executive.

May 28, 2026

US-Iran Peace Deal Won’t Eliminate Security Risks

A former US intelligence official lays out several of the enduring security challenges hanging over the Middle East beyond the resolution of the US-Israel-Iran war.

May 7, 2026

Ukraine And Iran Wars Show How Important Objective Analysis Can Be

The piece explores Putin's and Trump's flawed decision-making in the runup to the Ukraine and Iran wars, and the critical importance of objectivity to all leaders.

Apr 27, 2026

Asymmetric Warfare Becoming Decisive In The Iran And Ukraine Conflicts

This piece highlights the increasingly decisive role that asymmetric warfare is playing in the Iran and Ukraine wars and the implications for future conflicts.

Apr 10, 2026

5 Under-The-Radar Winners And Losers In The Iran War So Far

China and drone manufacturers seem to have made gains, while NATO, the greater Middle East and the norms of warfare have been damaged.

Mar 27, 2026

Putin Struggling Mightily At Home But Iran War Offers A Lifeline

Vladimir Putin faces mounting domestic pressures over his calamitous Ukraine war and Russia's dire economics. But the Iran war has given him breathing room.

Mar 13, 2026

As The Iran War Intensifies, Threats To Oil, Water And Infrastructure Multiply

Latest on Iran War and the key trends that will shape its outcome.

Mar 3, 2026

5 Early Takeaways From The US Attack On Iran

My three-plus decades in national security decision-making have taught me it’s always wise to weigh possible second and third order effects.

Feb 21, 2026

ICE Operations Show Worrisome Signs Of Mission Creep

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement policy shows some of the same signs of mission creep as past U.S. foreign engagements.

Feb 17, 2026

Why Criticism Of The U.S. Defense Industry Misses The Mark

There are several enduring myths about the U.S. defense industry that deserve greater greater scrutiny.