United States Senate

June 3, 2026 | Max Meizlish, Connor Pfeiffer

Beyond the Embargo: A Toolkit for Squeezing the Cuban Regime

Opponents of U.S. sanctions often cite Cuba as “Exhibit A” for why sanctions don’t work. The United States has maintained an embargo on the island for more than six decades — but to what end? Cuba’s...

May 22, 2026 | Connor Pfeiffer, Samuel Ben-Ur

Religious Persecution Underpins Anti-American Regimes in Cuba and Nicaragua

The Trump administration should put pressure on Havana and Managua to bolster religious freedom.

May 6, 2026 | Clifford D. May |

Iran’s rulers are true believers  

That’s why they’re so difficult to deter or constrain

April 29, 2026 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Lebanon Must Reform its Army or Lose American Aid

Washington is working on establishing a system “where vetted units within the Lebanese Armed Forces [LAF] have the training, the equipment, and the capability to go after elements of Hezbollah and dismantle...

April 29, 2026 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery |

Data Centers, Telecommunications Networks, and Space-Based Systems

Modernizing DHS’s SRMA Role for the Communications and IT Sectors

March 23, 2026 | Naomi Friedman |

Why Do We Allow Iran into American Classrooms?

Second graders are learning that non-Muslims are “the worst of all creatures” at the Brighter Horizons Academy near Dallas, Texas, according to a recent report by the Middle East Forum. The curriculum...

March 18, 2026 | Jack Burnham, Craig Singleton

NIH Controlled-Access Data Policy and Proposed Revisions to NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

March 2, 2026 | |

‘They’re Attacking Our Embassies Directly’: Rubio Highlights Iranian Missile Salvos as U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Middle East

Rubio Defends Strikes, Warns of Iran’s Potential Capabilities: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at a March 2 press conference to imagine the capabilities Iran...

February 24, 2026 | Andrea Stricker |

Countering Iran’s Covert Chemical Weapons Program

February 20, 2026 | Annie Fixler, Kellie McSween

Poland Bans Chinese Cars From Military Sites Over Spying Fears

The idea that cars might spy on people sounds like something from a box office thriller or a Jetsons cartoon, but Polish officials have recognized the real espionage risk associated with Chinese smart...

January 21, 2026 | Clifford D. May |

The enemies of America’s enemies

Iran, Venezuela, and Ukraine are very different countries, but most Iranians, Venezuelans and Ukrainians want the same thing: to not be ruled by tyrants.  They look to America for support – which...

January 5, 2026 | Jim Langevin, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Time to restore America’s cyberspace security system

China’s campaign to break into our critical infrastructure and federal government networks is persistent and growing. Beijing is stealing information while also planting tools and maintaining access...

December 17, 2025 | |

Trump Signs Executive Order Designating Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction 

Executive Order To Designate Deadly Opioid as WMD: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 15 to designate the drug fentanyl and “its core precursor chemicals”...

December 12, 2025 | Cameron McMillan, Bradley Bowman

On Europe, the Trump administration is out of step with Congress, Americans

Most recognize Russia as an antagonist that must be opposed—with force, if necessary.

December 11, 2025 |

Iran Steps Up Persecution of Baha’i Faith 

Increased Targeting of Baha’i Minority Since War With Israel: Iranian authorities have increased efforts to target members of the Baha’i faith, subjecting Baha’i citizens...

November 13, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Normalizing Ties Between Saudi Arabia and Israel Should Be Trump’s North Star When MBS Visits White House

November is shaping up to be an historic month at the White House. After welcoming Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to the Oval Office on November 10, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will...

November 7, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Sharaa To Be First-Ever Syrian Leader To Visit White House

In a meeting no one could have predicted just a year ago, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 10. It will be the first time a Syrian...

October 23, 2025 | Ivana Stradner, Emily Hester

The UN Cybercrime Treaty: A Trojan Horse for Suppressing Dissent

October 22, 2025 | Jiwon Ma |

2025 Annual Report on Implementation

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October 8, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Jiwon Ma

America’s Critical Infrastructure at Risk

Ransomware attacks conducted by criminals are persistently hitting airports, schools, and 911 dispatch centers, while foreign adversaries probe our critical infrastructure every day. Yet, two programs...