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The Middle East, the world’s most volatile and conflict-ridden region, continues to generate some of the most dangerous threats to U.S. security.

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Trump’s Operation Epic Fury Proves Reagan-Style Peace Through Strength Is Back

Mar 20, 2026 3 min read

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Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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All 4 Iran War Assumptions Dead Wrong—Trump Proves Experts Got Fooled Again

Mar 12, 2026 3 min read

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Victoria Coates, PhD

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Iranian Regime’s Reckless Disregard Made the Coronavirus Outbreak Worse

Mar 21, 2020 4 min read

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Mullahs Moving More Menacing Munitions to Yemen Peter Brookes

Feb 26, 2020 3 min read

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Iran’s Sham Parliamentary Elections Aim to Strengthen Hard-Liners’ Hand James Phillips

Feb 21, 2020 4 min read

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Where Will Iran Strike Back Against the U.S.? Joshua Meservey

Jan 27, 2020 4 min read

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The Suleimani Strike: The Right Call to Make James Phillips

Jan 23, 2020 3 min read

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Iranian Missile Attacks Offer Insights Into Tehran’s Intentions, Capabilities

Jan 16, 2020 2 min read

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Will Iran’s Government Fall? James Jay Carafano

Jan 16, 2020 3 min read

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Congress’ Personal Disdain for Trump Impedes National Security The Hon. Kay Coles James

Jan 15, 2020 3 min read

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