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March 7, 2025 | David May |

Embracing Iran, South Africa’s ANC Claims ‘We Can’t Hide Our Friends’

South Africa’s ruling party is trying to have its biltong and eat it too. African National Congress (ANC) leaders have indicated a desire to repair relations with the United States but continue cozying...

March 6, 2025 | Saeed Ghasseminejad, Behnam Ben Taleblu

Bridging the Atlantic to Counter Tehran

Trump’s return to the White House shakes global alliances but creates a crucial chance to unite against Iran’s growing threat. Saeed Ghasseminejad and Behnam Ben Taleblu lay out a bold plan to counter Tehran’s nuclear drive and regional aggression.

March 6, 2025 | Bridget Toomey |

US re-designates Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization, sanctions leaders

On Tuesday, the United States Department of State re-designated the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).

March 5, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Getting the U.S. and Ukraine back on track

It’s essential because if Putin wins, it’s not just Ukraine that loses

March 4, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

Seeking Decisive Edge, China Uses Third-Party Countries to Circumvent U.S. AI Export Controls

Chinese firms have embraced an indirect approach to competing with Silicon Valley.

March 3, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

U.S. Sanctions China-Based Front Companies Procuring Drone Components for Iran

Beijing finds itself in the crosshairs as Washington tightens the vise on Tehran. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned six entities on February 26 for procuring components for unmanned aerial vehicles...

February 28, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz, Saeed Ghasseminejad

Crushing Iran’s oil trade: The path to maximum pressure

“We are committed to bringing the Iranians to going back to the 100,000 barrels a day of oil exports,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 14. “If we get [Iran] back...

February 28, 2025 | Ben Cohen |

How Germany’s new leader can make history

Friedrich Merz is in favor of boosting Europe’s military strength, standing against antisemites and by the Jewish state, and getting tougher on Iran.

February 27, 2025 | Jack Burnham, Reece Breaux

In Sign of Deepening Ties, China Signs Agreements With Cook Islands

China has increased its presence in Oceania, undermining regional confidence in the United States and threatening sea lines critical for Australia’s and New Zealand’s security. On February 22, China...

February 27, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

US and allies must get tough on Russia, China’s deep-sea cable sabotage

Russia and China have no qualms about going low to gain an advantage over the United States — and now they’re going even lower, targeting subsea cables that carry the vast majority of our...

February 25, 2025 | Jack Burnham |

The United States Must Become the AI Arsenal of Democracy

The United States confronts an adversary far more technologically savvy than any of those that came before. As with the Cold War, both Washington and Beijing view dominance over science and technology...

February 25, 2025 | Nathan Picarsic, Emily de La Bruyère

What DeepSeek taught us about the gaps in US tech strategy

The emergence of DeepSeek underlines a lesson to American tech companies and regulators: China has a far greater edge over the US in encouraging efficiency innovation and scalability. To maintain its competitive advantage, Washington must re-evaluate its current approach to one that goes beyond tech denial to include cost-cutting innovation at home and making friends globally.

February 25, 2025 | Behnam Ben Taleblu |

Ship Carrying Chemical for Missile Development Docks in Iran

America’s authoritarian adversaries continue to deepen their military ties. A container ship carrying 1,000 tons of sodium perchlorate from China — a precursor chemical used to make ammonium perchlorate,...

February 24, 2025 | Dr. Georgianna Shea |

The Three Pillars of U.S. Technological Leadership

The United States stands at a pivotal moment in the global technological race, facing an increasingly assertive China that leverages state-backed investments to dominate key industries.

February 24, 2025 | Elaine K. Dezenski, Max Meizlish

Trump’s ‘America First Investment Policy’ Takes Aim at U.S. Adversaries

“Economic security is national security.” That is the core message of President Trump’s new “America First Investment Policy.” Released on February 21, the policy strengthens America’s foreign...

February 23, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

The Pentagon must cut $50B of waste — put this weapon on the chopping block

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans this week to move up to $50 billion of the Pentagon’s budget from “low-impact and low-priority programs” to ones that align with President...

February 23, 2025 | Cleo Paskal |

China roils the Pacific waters courtesy Australia and New Zealand

China’s role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State Department following Canberra and Wellington’s lead.

February 21, 2025 | Cameron McMillan, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

‘Peace Through Strength’ Requires Increased Defense Spending

President Donald Trump, who ran on a platform of “peace through strength,” surprised some in Washington when he suggested last week that he might support cutting the U.S. defense budget by as much...

February 20, 2025 | Annie Fixler, Ania Uzieblo

Russia’s AI-Powered Cyberattacks Threaten to Outpace Western Defenses

Russia is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to refine its cyber espionage and enhance attack precision, warned Western officials at the Munich Security Conference this past weekend.

February 20, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Congress Moves to Spotlight Foreign Money on American College Campuses

Hostile foreign governments want to hijack the American higher education system. Congress wants to expose them.