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Featured Policy Products
Abandoning Ukraine Would Be Failed American Leadership
Nearly two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, and following Ukraine’s courageous stand against Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked attack, the war is at a critical juncture. Vital American national security interests are at risk. Though the battlefield…
Europe Is Stepping Up On Defense And Ukraine, But Obstacles Remain
Over the past several months, America’s European allies have begun to take greater responsibility for their own security. Many U.S. allies have stepped up spending on defense, and Europe as a whole has taken up…
Section 702: Current Status and What’s at Stake
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—which is set to expire unless it is reauthorized by December 31, 2023—has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act conference report and would be extended until April…
How the U.S. Can Support Israel’s Self-Defense
The barbaric and unprecedented air, land, and sea attack by Hamas terrorists against Israel on October 7 killed more than 1,300 Israelis, including at least 25 American citizens, and left thousands wounded and at least…
Recommendations for U.S.-Iran Policy
This brief critiques the Biden Administration’s approach to Iran and provides recommendations for the next administration to stop Iran’s nuclear program and stand with the Iranian people.
U.S. Economic Policy and the Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has set as its chief aim to supplant the United States as the world’s preeminent power and remake the world in its own image. The outcome of the U.S.-CCP strategic…
