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Revolutionaries out, Republicans in? The Illusion of Regime Stability in Iran
Authoritarian regimes are brittle.
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H.R. McMaster
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The Danger of Historical Narcissism in U.S. Policy Toward Iran
The U.S.
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The Trump Administration’s Peace Initiative for the Great Lakes Region of Africa: History and the Drivers of Conflict
President Donald Trump and his administration are engaged in a noble effort to end the violence in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of…
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June 2025

Don't Be Duped
President Putin and Americans' false rationalizations
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Servant of the Nation: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army
The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army.
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H.R. McMaster
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Israel’s Operation Rising Lion in Context
The Iranian Dictatorship’s Permanent Hostility and Prospects for Change
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The Perfect Storm? South Korea’s Presidential Election and Implications for Relations with the Trump Administration
Tomorrow, June 3, South Korea will hold its presidential election. The stakes are high because the two main presidential candidates and their political…
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May 2025

The New Frontier of Freedom: From the Cold War to Putin's Invasion of Ukraine
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking with the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.
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H.R. McMaster
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The Fentanyl Scourge and the CCP
Given their track record, it is unreasonable to assume that CCP leaders will make good on their latest promises to attenuate the scourge they helped…
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Putin’s Ruse: Do Not Fall For It.
Whether or not Putin meets Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky in Istanbul, the Russian dictator will be desperate to portray strength while making false…
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Trade and Trust: A Positive Agenda for the Canada-U.S. Relationship
When I served as national security advisor from 2017–2018, I took close relations between Canada and the United States for granted.
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Chuck Bednarik Turns 100: A Profile in Toughness and Perseverance
"Never quit."
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