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January 23, 2026
The Axis Across the Atlantic: Iran’s Influence in the Western Hemisphere
Appearing on CBS News hours after the extradition of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that one of the goals of Operation Absolute Resolve is to make sure that “[in] the 21st century, under the Trump administration, we are not going to have a country like Venezuela in our own hemisphere, in the sphere of control and the crossroads for Hezbollah, for Iran and for every other malign influence in the world. That's just not gonna exist” (Weinthal, 2026).
Commentary
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January 21, 2026
Phase Two of the Gaza Ceasefire and First Principles for Peace
The first anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration reminds us of a central truth: no other American president could have achieved what he has accomplished in Gaza and across the region.
Commentary
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January 14, 2026
U.S. Action in Iran Should Prevent Regime’s Return
Earlier this week, President Trump was reportedly briefed on the suite of responses to the Iranian regime crackdown on protesters, and on January 12 posted on Truth Social that “help is on its way.” He has called off meetings with regime officials seeking a negotiated approach, announced 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, as the State Department instructed Americans to leave the country. Although Iran has faced waves of demonstrations over the years, the current one could determine the regime’s fate.
Op-Ed
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January 10, 2026
Support Peaceful Protesters In and Out of Iran
The historic U.S. mission to extradite Venezuela’s now-former dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife to United States further isolates one of its primary patrons, the Iranian regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained that among the goals of the military operation is preventing Venezuela from “cozy[ing] up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Issue Brief
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January 7, 2026
Africa in Focus: Options for the New Administration
In the first year of the Trump-Vance Administration, U.S. engagement in Africa has made headway in the fight against terrorism and on the path towards increased partnerships on the continent. Amongst these wins were strikes to eliminate the threats from Houthis in the Red Sea, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists in Nigeria, and al-Shabaab militants in Somalia.
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