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December 2022
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Basing U.S. Navy Vessels in the Indian Ocean: A Step Toward Long-Term Engagement
When American policymakers think of the Indo-Pacific region and the challenges it poses for U.S. security interests, it is understandable that the Pacific part comes to mind first. From the constant possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan to North Korea’s menacing nuclear arsenal, threats to stability in the Western Pacific have enormous implications for […]
Why Preventing a Nuclear Iran May Justify Regional War
Can preventing a nuclear Iran justify a regional war? This is no longer a theoretical debate in Washington. It’s a question of timing, credibility, and strategic consequences. A nuclear Iran would not just mean a bomb — it would reshape the entire Middle East, embolden Tehran, unsettle allies, and weaken global deterrence.
Turkey’s Strategic Caution on IranWhy Ankara still sees continuity in Tehran as less dangerous than an uncertain transition
When missiles fall near Turkish territory, the expectation is usually clear: Ankara will answer with forceful rhetoric, calibrated signaling, and an emphatic defense of sovereignty. Yet when the source of that threat is Iran, Turkey’s response reveals a deeper strategic paradox. Even as Tehran tests Turkish red lines, Ankara remains reluctant to embrace any scenario […]
