Iranian flags fly in Tehran on June 15, 2025, as fire and smoke rise after an Israeli attack on the Sharan oil depot. (Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters) |
After the United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iran, some experts questioned whether the president had the authority to involve the U.S. military in the conflict. Read the analysis |
Read additional CFR resources on the Middle East and nuclear nonproliferation more broadly: -
The Nonproliferation Chilling Effect U.S. Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Could Cause, by Erin D. Dumbacher
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Assessing the Effect of the U.S. Strikes on Iran, by Michael Froman
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U.S., Israel Attack Iranian Nuclear Targets—Assessing the Damage, by Mariel Ferragamo
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Trump’s Iran Attack Was Impressive, but Airpower Has Its Limits, by Max Boot
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U.S. Forces in the Middle East: Mapping the Military Presence, by Mariel Ferragamo, Diana Roy, Jonathan Masters, and Will Merrow
- Optimal Deterrence: How the United States Can Preserve Peace and Prevent a Nuclear Arms Race With China and Russia, by James M. Acton
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John Sfakianakis, James A. Healy, Wang Yong, and Héctor Cárdenas |
A drone view shows the Manzanillo seaport as Mexican authorities bet on positive economic growth and the strength of global trade, building an expansion to the port named Nuevo Manzanillo, in Manzanillo, Mexico, in April 2025. (Diego Delgado/Reuters) |
The tariffs and trade disruptions of the second Trump administration have caused trade partners around the world to reconsider their economic policies and supply chains. Check out the global perspectives |
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Costs are mounting for the U.S. defense industry, critical infrastructure, and relations with partners and allies. Read the article | |
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The Trump administration initially expected to conclude multiple trade deals by the end of the ninety-day pause, but trade negotiations may need more time. Read the analysis |
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Trump’s tariffs have done little to reduce foreign barriers and create “fair and reciprocal” trade. Check out the take |
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference during the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. (Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters) |
President Trump is right to pursue diplomacy in Ukraine, but success requires a dual approach. To deliver on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump will need to offer Russia sticks as well as carrots. Read the analysis |
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To safeguard European security amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, the West needs to revive its proven strategy: build a strong deterrent while pursuing dialogue to ensure long-term stability. Check out the policy brief |
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The Arctic region represents a convergence of multiple trends in the world today, from climate concerns to the return of great power competition. Watch the National Conference panel | |
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The deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles has sparked concerns among some legal experts about the future of civilian-military relations in the United States. Read about the implications |
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India’s space policy, once driven primarily by domestic development goals, is increasingly aligning with that of the United States. How it approaches the norms of space governance, however, could provide a path for other Global South nations. Read the take |
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The Global Fragility Act serves as a blueprint for smart U.S. funding to prevent and end conflict, and bipartisan congressional leaders advocate reauthorization of the 2019 law. Read the analysis |
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