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9/11's Forgotten Lesson
Twenty-five years later, 9/11's lessons are still contested, except the simplest: the United States mistook quiet for peace. And it is doing so again.
North America · Defense
Twenty-five years later, 9/11's lessons are still contested, except the simplest: the United States mistook quiet for peace. And it is doing so again.
North America · Defense
Smaller powers cannot go it alone, but Canadian history shows that integration with the United States will not always be benign.
North America · Global politics
North America · Global politics
Welcome back to Five Questions for a General, a production of the Modern War Institute at West Point. This series features specially selected cadet hosts who are given an incredible professional development […]
North America · Defense
A week of high-level diplomacy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), including the first U.S.-Iran meeting since June, failed to alter the strategic dynamics of the conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to fully open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, contingent on the lifting of the U.S. […] The post Dueling Perceptions Cloud Resolution of the U.S.-Iran Conflict appeared first on The Soufan Center .
West & Central Asia · North America · Global politics
The Defense secretary announced several major initiatives that appear to contradict his efforts to cut the department’s bloat.
North America · Defense
Melissa Kay Diliberti, an associate policy researcher at RAND, discusses recent findings from RAND that can help parents and policymakers better understand what challenges schools are up against.
North America
Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
Europe · North America · Defense · Global politics
North America · Oil & energy
East Asia · North America · Global politics
North America
Trump, midterms and the Middle East: What comes next? 13 October 2026 — 16:00 TO 17:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 30 September 2026 Online As the midterms approach, hear from a panel of experts on how domestic politics are shaping US policy in the Middle East. As the midterms approach, hear from leading policymakers and analysts on how domestic politics are shaping US policy in the Middle East. The Trump administration enters the midterm election season facing major challenges across the Middle East, from regional conflicts and great-power competition to questions over the future of US engagement. Domestic political pressures are increasingly shaping policy choices. These dynamics will have significant implications for America’s role in the region and its relationships with allies and adversaries. This event discusses: How are the midterm elections shaping US policy in the Middle East? What are President Trump’s main regional priorities? How could developments in the Middle East affect domestic politics in the United States? What role do Iran, Israel and the Gulf states play in Washington’s current strategy? How might US policy evolve after the elections? What do current trends mean for the future of US engagement in the region?
West & Central Asia · North America · Global politics
The summit may be remembered as a fatal blunder, when Washington, Beijing, and the AI industry collectively chose ceremony over action.
East Asia · North America · Global politics
