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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Pressure Points
https://warontherocks.com/pressure-points/Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranSenior officials from Iran, Oman, and neighboring Gulf states were scheduled to meet in Salalah on Monday to unveil the provisions of a deal for managing the Strait of Hormuz. Those plans unraveled
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
https://warontherocks.com/why-eurasia-not-the-indo-pacific-matters-most-in-next-phase-of-taiwan-deterrence/Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
https://warontherocks.com/why-eurasia-not-the-indo-pacific-matters-most-in-next-phase-of-taiwan-deterrence/Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
https://warontherocks.com/why-eurasia-not-the-indo-pacific-matters-most-in-next-phase-of-taiwan-deterrence/Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
https://warontherocks.com/why-eurasia-not-the-indo-pacific-matters-most-in-next-phase-of-taiwan-deterrence/Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
https://warontherocks.com/why-eurasia-not-the-indo-pacific-matters-most-in-next-phase-of-taiwan-deterrence/Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait.
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
https://warontherocks.com/a-body-blow-the-war-on-iran-and-u-s-military-readiness/The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
https://warontherocks.com/a-body-blow-the-war-on-iran-and-u-s-military-readiness/The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
https://warontherocks.com/a-body-blow-the-war-on-iran-and-u-s-military-readiness/The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
https://warontherocks.com/a-body-blow-the-war-on-iran-and-u-s-military-readiness/The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
https://warontherocks.com/a-body-blow-the-war-on-iran-and-u-s-military-readiness/The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic and
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
https://warontherocks.com/latin-americas-balancing-act-washington-beijing-and-the-post-maduro-environment/The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
https://warontherocks.com/latin-americas-balancing-act-washington-beijing-and-the-post-maduro-environment/The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
https://warontherocks.com/latin-americas-balancing-act-washington-beijing-and-the-post-maduro-environment/The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
https://warontherocks.com/latin-americas-balancing-act-washington-beijing-and-the-post-maduro-environment/The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
https://warontherocks.com/latin-americas-balancing-act-washington-beijing-and-the-post-maduro-environment/The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/an-army-general-talks-fusing-sensors-and-shooters-on-the-eastern-flank/This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command –
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/an-army-general-talks-fusing-sensors-and-shooters-on-the-eastern-flank/This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command –
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/an-army-general-talks-fusing-sensors-and-shooters-on-the-eastern-flank/This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command –
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/an-army-general-talks-fusing-sensors-and-shooters-on-the-eastern-flank/This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command –
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/an-army-general-talks-fusing-sensors-and-shooters-on-the-eastern-flank/This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command –
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
https://warontherocks.com/the-real-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal-is-better-than-we-thought/On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
https://warontherocks.com/the-real-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal-is-better-than-we-thought/On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
https://warontherocks.com/the-real-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal-is-better-than-we-thought/On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
https://warontherocks.com/the-real-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal-is-better-than-we-thought/On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
https://warontherocks.com/the-real-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal-is-better-than-we-thought/On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to international
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Would NATO Membership for Ukraine Undermine Article 5 Itself?
https://warontherocks.com/would-nato-membership-for-ukraine-undermine-article-5-itself/In 2025, Jennifer Kavanaugh and Christopher McCallion wrote, “Armed Neutrality for Ukraine Is NATO’s Least Poor Option,” where they made the case for armed neutrality over full NATO membership as the wiser course for both Ukraine and NATO. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image:
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Would NATO Membership for Ukraine Undermine Article 5 Itself?
https://warontherocks.com/would-nato-membership-for-ukraine-undermine-article-5-itself/In 2025, Jennifer Kavanaugh and Christopher McCallion wrote, “Armed Neutrality for Ukraine Is NATO’s Least Poor Option,” where they made the case for armed neutrality over full NATO membership as the wiser course for both Ukraine and NATO. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image:
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Would NATO Membership for Ukraine Undermine Article 5 Itself?
https://warontherocks.com/would-nato-membership-for-ukraine-undermine-article-5-itself/In 2025, Jennifer Kavanaugh and Christopher McCallion wrote, “Armed Neutrality for Ukraine Is NATO’s Least Poor Option,” where they made the case for armed neutrality over full NATO membership as the wiser course for both Ukraine and NATO. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image:
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Would NATO Membership for Ukraine Undermine Article 5 Itself?
https://warontherocks.com/would-nato-membership-for-ukraine-undermine-article-5-itself/In 2025, Jennifer Kavanaugh and Christopher McCallion wrote, “Armed Neutrality for Ukraine Is NATO’s Least Poor Option,” where they made the case for armed neutrality over full NATO membership as the wiser course for both Ukraine and NATO. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image:
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Would NATO Membership for Ukraine Undermine Article 5 Itself?
https://warontherocks.com/would-nato-membership-for-ukraine-undermine-article-5-itself/In 2025, Jennifer Kavanaugh and Christopher McCallion wrote, “Armed Neutrality for Ukraine Is NATO’s Least Poor Option,” where they made the case for armed neutrality over full NATO membership as the wiser course for both Ukraine and NATO. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments. Image:
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military
https://warontherocks.com/strategic-stability-and-the-rebuilding-of-xis-military/For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People’s Liberation Army’s senior command through purges and is now trying to rebuild it while preserving
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military
https://warontherocks.com/strategic-stability-and-the-rebuilding-of-xis-military/For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People’s Liberation Army’s senior command through purges and is now trying to rebuild it while preserving
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military
https://warontherocks.com/strategic-stability-and-the-rebuilding-of-xis-military/For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People’s Liberation Army’s senior command through purges and is now trying to rebuild it while preserving
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military
https://warontherocks.com/strategic-stability-and-the-rebuilding-of-xis-military/For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People’s Liberation Army’s senior command through purges and is now trying to rebuild it while preserving
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WAR ON THE ROCKS:
Strategic Stability and the Rebuilding of Xi’s Military
https://warontherocks.com/strategic-stability-and-the-rebuilding-of-xis-military/For all the warnings about an increasingly capable Chinese military, this may very well be an awkward moment for Beijing to have that military tested. General Secretary Xi Jinping has hollowed out much of the People’s Liberation Army’s senior command through purges and is now trying to rebuild it while preserving