China’s Proxy Conflict: How the War in Iran Plays Into Washington’s Second Frontier

Jose Garcia • April 26, 2026

For much of the post-WWII period, the United States’ naval power has not been displayed as prominently as it has during its recent involvement in Iran, and China has been patiently taking notes. 

International Tankers Have Become the Pawns in the Chess Match Between World Powers

Jose Garcia • February 8, 2026

Warfare extends far beyond the battlefield and can incorporate tactics that are unconventional to the average soldier. In these turbulent times, rising and established powers are precariously pushing the limits of confrontation. 

Dixon Discusses Role of National Intelligence Amid Upcoming Presidential Election

Nikita Osadchiy • October 18, 2024

The upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election remains a top priority for the intelligence community, especially amid recent government reports suggesting that Russia, China, and Iran attempted to influence this year’s election, according to Stacey Dixon, principal deputy director of national intelligence.

Hakakian Advocates for Muslim Women’s Rights in Iran

Jake Jansen • February 4, 2024

To understand the nature of the women’s rights movement in Iran, one need not look further than the movement’s slogan, “Women, Life, Liberty,” according to Roya Hakakian.

In Support of the Iran Nuclear Deal

Conor Sheehy • January 27, 2016

While it is not a perfect solution, it is plain to see that the deal achieves the primary goal of the international community: preventing Iran from building nuclear weapons, and preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.