FPRI Experts React | Understanding the Third Gulf War
The third Gulf War began with an assassination on February 28, 2026, in broad daylight in central Iran. The...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
FPRI Experts React | Understanding the Third Gulf War
A nation must think before it acts.
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FPRI Experts React | Renewed Conflict in Iran
Aaron Stein, President After declaring Iran’s nuclear program obliterated after Operation Midnight Hammer, the US has returned to finish...
FPRI Experts React | Sanae Takaichi’s Victory in Japanese Election
Shihoko Goto—With Takaichi’s Massive Win, Japan’s Potential Path Forward Opens Up The decisive electoral victory of Prime Minister Takaichi...
FPRI Experts React | Regime Change in Venezuela
Aaron Stein, President The rapid JSOC-led operation has drawn considerable comparisons to previous American operations in Central and Southern...
FPRI Experts React | National Security Strategy
Aaron Stein – President Whatever you think of the substance, the new National Security Strategy is different than all...
How to Seize the Momentum for US–Indo-Pacific Relations
During his week-long tour of the Indo-Pacific, President Donald Trump at first blush accomplished what he had set out...
Balancing Acts: Deterrence and Reassurance in US-China Strategy
Managing Tensions, Maintaining Balance—Michael Beckley This month, we’re zeroing in on a core tension in US strategy toward China:...
Charting the End State for US Strategy Toward China
As the new Trump administration formulates its China strategy, defining clear end states will be essential to avoid a...
Strengthening US Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
American allies in the Indo-Pacific are the cornerstone of the US strategy to maintain regional stability, deter aggression, and...
Recommendations to Congress for Strengthening Asia Policy
With a newly elected Congress, there is an opportunity to reinforce the US focus on the Indo-Pacific. As geopolitical...