Middle East
Tension has spilled over into the South Caucasus, but the balance of power does not favor Iran.
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March 9, 2026
Drone Defenses: Buyers Flock to the Ukrainian Bazaar
Drones have smashed the West’s assumption that airpower and sophisticated missiles would ensure control of the skies. Kyiv can provide answers and expertise.
March 6, 2026
Iran-US War: A Race to the Bottom
Even if the US and Israel succeed in neutering Iran’s ballistic missile campaign, there’s another threat apparent from long-range drones.
March 6, 2026
The Iran War — Peril and Opportunity for Ukraine
Ukraine is the standard bearer of modern conflict. Enemies and allies cannot ignore it, even if they wanted to.
March 4, 2026
Russia, Europe, and the Iran War — CEPA Fellows
Experts assess the consequences of the war on Iran.
March 4, 2026
Iran War Won’t Save Putin’s Crumbling Economy
Russia is in serious trouble from a ballooning budget deficit. Rising oil prices are unlikely to change the math.
March 3, 2026
Has the US Broken International Law? Probably Not
International law is much more permissive of military action than many commentators understand.
January 30, 2026
The Internet, Switched Off
Iran’s shutdown underlines how governments around the globe are restricting internet access.
January 27, 2026
Russia: Six Lessons From Iran’s Uprising
After losing its allies in Syria and Venezuela, a relieved Moscow will applaud the bloody suppression of the Iranian protests.
August 18, 2025
The UAE and Russia: Best Friends Forever?
The Emirates is a trusted ally and key facilitator for the Kremlin and the Belarusian dictatorship. Any loss of support would do serious harm to the Putin regime.