Iran After Khamenei: Recalibration or Retrenchment?
There are no guarantees that whoever follows Khamenei will be an improvement, but popular protests have exposed the Islamic Republic’s vulnerability more dramatically at this time
February 28, 2026
Experts React: What the Epic Fury Iran Strikes Signal to the World
From the limits of airpower to the risks of oil shocks and constitutional crisis at home, our experts break down the far-reaching geopolitical consequences of the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran
February 28, 2026
Hiding in Plain Sight: Why the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Matters After New START
The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty remains indispensable to preserving transparency, reinforcing restraint, and preventing a return to a global nuclear arms race
February 27, 2026
Countering AI Disinformation and Implications for the US-ROK Alliance
A survey of the current AI landscape, how these technologies are leveraged for misinformation and disinformation campaigns, and ways the U.S. and its allies can foster cooperation to mitigate these risks.
February 26, 2026
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Violence Against Women and Girls
Examining the impact of AI on violence against women and girls, particularly concerning disinformation, online abuse, and women’s participation in public life
February 26, 2026
A Broadside Against Battleships
The Net Assessment crew discuss the proposed Trump-class guided missile battleships
February 26, 2026
Inside the Mind of a Veteran South Korean Diplomat
An interview featuring a veteran Korean diplomat’s perspective on U.S. regional strategy, OPCON transfer, uranium enrichment, and spent fuel reprocessing
February 26, 2026
Implications of Chinese Influence Operations for South Korea and the US-ROK Alliance
Considering Chinese influence operations and their impacts on South Korean security and society
February 25, 2026
North Africa Regional Outlook: February 25, 2026
From France recalibrating its Sahel strategy through renewed security deals with Algeria, to Morocco and Egypt advancing ambitious energy, mining, and logistics projects while Libya grapples with migration and fragile budget mediation
February 25, 2026
North Korea’s Integration of AI Across Cyber, Economic, and Military Domains
Exploring the role of AI across North Korea’s cyber and military programs
February 25, 2026