Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

The United Nations Was Built to Deliver Accountability. Can It Still Do So?

As states increasingly pursue justice outside of multilateral institutions, the gap between global governance and political reality is becoming impossible to ignore.
February 18, 2026
Justin Snyder
Commentary

Moving Beyond Ambition: An Assessment of Maritime Action Plan and Its Implications for Shipbuilding

An assessment of the Maritime Action Plan and the coordination needed to bridge gaps in supply chains, labor, and demand for ships.
February 18, 2026
J. James Kim
Commentary

The United Nations Was Built to Deliver Accountability. Can It Still Do So?

As states increasingly pursue justice outside of multilateral institutions, the gap between global governance and political reality is becoming impossible to ignore.
February 18, 2026
Justin Snyder
Commentary

Scenarios for Iran’s Future and Implications for GCC Security

Gulf states fear not only a belligerent Iran but also Iranian fragmentation, escalation, and strategic miscalculation.
February 13, 2026
Kristian Patrick Alexander
Commentary

Testing Assumptions About US Foreign Policy in 2026

Members of the Reimagining US Grand Strategy team and other Stimson programs examine key assumptions about U.S. foreign policy that will be
February 12, 2026
Christopher Preble
Commentary

The “America First Arms Transfer Strategy” Reorders US Arms Transfer Priorities

A newly released U.S. arms transfers strategy elevates economic and industrial priorities at the expense of strategic and foreign policy imperatives.
February 12, 2026
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Iran’s Uncertain Transition: From the Streets to a Strongman

Even after Khamenei dies, it is unclear whether Iran can produce a new unifying leader or a transition to a liberal democratic
February 12, 2026
Arash Reisinezhad
Commentary

Toward Strategic Agility: A Case for South Korea’s Evolving and Adaptive Approach to Cybersecurity

An argument for "strategic agility" in South Korea’s cybersecurity policy to counter rising breaches and geopolitical uncertainty.
February 9, 2026
Allison Pytlak
Commentary

Revolutionizing the Industrial Base: South Korea’s AI Integration in Manufacturing

South Korea’s ability to embed AI into manufacturing is more important than competition focused on developing foundational models.
February 9, 2026
Sean (Hyuk Hyun) Kwon
Commentary

From Compute to Capacity: South Korea’s Approach to Industrial AI Adoption

South Korea’s AI future will be decided less by who controls the largest models and more by who can use AI to
February 6, 2026
Sean (Hyuk Hyun) Kwon
Commentary

Was Venezuela Worth It?

Assessing whether the benefits of the Venezuela intervention outweigh the costs for the United States as part of the “Is War Worth
February 5, 2026
Michael Cohen
Commentary

The Normandy Threshold

Following January’s Venezuela raid, it’s important for civilian policymakers to not become overconfident, and to ensure that all possible escalatory steps are
February 4, 2026
Christopher Preble
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