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  • Breaking the Cycle

    Breaking the Cycle

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    Causes of the Iran-Israel-United States Conflict and Paths Beyond Heavy-Handed Failure I. Introduction The conflict linking Iran, Israel, and the United States is best understood as a long strategic rivalry rather than a morality play with one innocent side and one uniquely aggressive side. Each government acts from a different combination of regime security, ideology,…

  • Peace Without Humiliation

    Peace Without Humiliation

    Ending the Russia-Ukraine War Through Mutual Security, Ukrainian Sovereignty, and Russian Reintegration Executive Summary The extended war between Russia and Ukraine has produced enormous human suffering while failing to create a stable security order for either country. Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty, political independence, and internationally recognized territory, while Russia maintains that the expansion…

  • The Iran Conflict

    The Iran Conflict

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    Sovereignty, Security Dilemmas, and the Path From Enemies to Partners Executive Summary The greatest challenge in international diplomacy is not defeating an enemy, but determining whether yesterday’s enemy can become tomorrow’s partner. The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States represents more than a struggle over nuclear capabilities and regional influence. It represents a…