From Venezuela to the Middle East, the Trump administration has not hesitated to use force. But even the world’s most powerful military has its limits.
The recent strikes could complicate US efforts to negotiate a deal with Tehran, Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri tells CNN. "This sort of escalatory violence, if there's a return to that, it gets that much more difficult."
Ariane Tabatabai, the Council's vice president of research for security and defense, joins Chicago Tonight to discuss the latest on the war, Iran's nuclear program, and more.
"Momentum should be on Ukraine's side, if only Europe and the United States could collaborate effectively to really take advantage of this moment," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri tells CNN International.
"This war has allowed Iran to test its strategy and operational capabilities, giving the regime an opportunity to adjust them to strengthen its resistance capacity," Ariane Tabatabai, Council senior fellow on the Middle East, and Madison Rinder write.
"The picture that is being painted . . . is one where the United States is giving a lot more to Iran and is receiving a lot less in return," Ariane Tabatabai, Council senior fellow on the Middle East, tells NPR.
"There is a lesson that keeps arriving in new and more violent forms: Energy security is national security," writes Council Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson.
As Secretary Rubio heads to India, the Indo-Pacific is on edge as US priorities shift, and the Quad is being tested. Derek Grossman explains what’s at stake.
