Council on Foreign Relations

Russia Recruits Young Migrant Women from Latin America to Build Iranian Drones

Hybrid Warfare in Europe Against U.S. Interests

Moscow and Beijing’s Playbook

Trojan Horse

China's Auto Threat to America

The Twilight of Ali Khamenei

Iran’s supreme leader is not gone, but his power has been greatly reduced since Oct. 7, 2023.

Maritime Protection of Taiwan’s Energy Vulnerability

America’s Debt to Israel

The Jewish state has taken on many U.S. enemies since Oct. 7, 2023, even as the left turned against it.

Wasn’t Hell Supposed to Break Loose if the U.S. Struck Iran?

‘We can’t do this,’ Obama’s deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said. Years later, Trump did it.

Beware Iran’s New Ruling Elite

The country’s recent military humiliation opens the door for hard-liners who won’t compromise on their nuclear ambitions.

Can Iran Strike Back Effectively?

Past American triumphs were short-lived, but this time retaliation will be more difficult for Tehran.

The Right Path to Regime Change in Iran

How America and Israel Can Create the Conditions for the Toppling of the Islamic Republic

Israel’s Strike Changes Everything in Iran

We don’t know exactly how successful the raid was, but the era of diplomatic nonproliferation is over.

The Struggle for Syria

On May 14, President Donald Trump stood smiling with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman and Syria’s self-declared leader, Ahmed al-Shara’a, on the sidelines of the President’s visit...

Does Israel Need to Destroy All of Iran’s Nukes?

Partial destruction with the threat of further escalation could nullify Tehran’s nuclear aspirations for years if not forever.

Iran Takes Trump’s Negotiators for a Ride

The ayatollahs drag out the nuclear talks because they’re no longer scared of the American president.

Will Trump Use Force to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Development?

Khamenei refuses to capitulate to U.S. threats. The time for diplomatic engagement may be over.

The Unloved Iranian Revolution

The Islamic Republic of Iran is at an impasse. Its leaders cannot change; the public already has.

Bridging the Gap

Turkey Between East and West

Tehran May Tempt Trump With Talks

The Islamic Republic is on the ropes, but it could still exploit the threat of rapid nuclear breakout.

Erdogan Gets His ‘Leader of the Muslim World’ Moment

Syria's change of leadership has given Turkey’s president the regional influence he has always wanted.

Why Iran May Dash for the Bomb

Regime voices are pushing for it, and panic over Trump may offer a new impetus for action.