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How Tehran’s Use of Cyber Operations in the U.S.-Iran Conflict Has Evolved
Commentary by Nikita Shah
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Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions
Commentary by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park
Diplomacy with North Korea
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After Iran: A Scenario for Renewed Trump-Kim Summitry
The conventional policy wisdom is that President Trump’s enthusiasm for reengagement is not shared by Kim Jong-un. But Victor Cha argues that a unique set of drivers, including North Korean revisionism, could spur a renewal of diplomacy.
by Victor Cha
Global Development Spotlight
New Sanctions
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What Happens if Congress Codifies Russia Sanctions?
The Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would codify roughly 6,800 designations and create a new tariff authority aimed at the largest buyers of Russian energy. Whether it produces real pressure on Moscow depends on executive branch implementation.
by Philip Luck and Brad Spicher
Shipbuilding
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Evaluating Pathways for U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation with Allies
by Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Seamus P. Daniels, and Oliver B. Buntin
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Revisiting the Relationship Between Economic and Sea Power
by Benjamin Jensen and Mackenzie Eaglen
Can the U.S. Counter China's Shipbuilding Dominance? | Testify with Matthew P. Funaiole
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Section 301 Tariffs and China: A Risky Gambit
by Scott Kennedy and Claire Reade
Old Friends, New Calculations: A Reset in China-North Korea Relations
by Victor Cha, Bonny Lin, Truly Tinsley, and Andy Lim
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The Hormuz Implications for Energy Policymaking: Japan and South Korea
August 18, 2026 • 8:00 – 9:00 am EDT
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An International Call to Action on 6G | Betting on America
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
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The Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market
Report by Leslie Palti-Guzman — August 5, 2026
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
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The Houthis Enter the Iran War and Everything Gets Worse
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Russia’s Cap on Partner Aid: Institutional Rigidity and the Limits of External Support
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More Than Entertainment: Japan’s Creative Industries and the U.S.-Japan Partnership
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