


Congress should walk Trump’s talk on arms industry stock buybacks
The Trump administration’s executive order to curb industry stock buybacks has no teeth, but U.S. lawmakers could and should take advantage
January 16, 2026

For Now, the US Holds Off on Attacking Iran
Not bombing Iran does not mean abandoning its people
January 15, 2026

Harnessing AI to Move from Threat to Threat Reduction
Public-private partnerships will play a pivotal role in ensuring AI is harnessed as a powerful tool for modern threat reduction
January 15, 2026


Crude Awakening: Maduro’s Seizure and Venezuela’s Future
The Net Assessment crew considers the consequences of Maduro’s capture and what it means for the future of Venezuela
January 15, 2026

Turkey-Israel Rivalry in the New Syria
In seven months after Assad fell, Israel attacked Syria nearly 1000 times
January 14, 2026

Greenland Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Europe
US-European tensions over Greenland highlight the absurdity of today’s transatlantic relationship
January 14, 2026

The UN Security Council in the AI Era
UN Security Council members issue a joint statement on the implications of AI for international peace and security
January 14, 2026