Defense and Security

Upcoming Events

Are We Heading Toward a New Nuclear Arms Race?

Virtual EVENT

Laura S. H. Holgate, Christine E. Wormuth, and Ariane Tabatabai discuss what the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty reveals about the future of arms control.

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May

28

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Past Events

The Digital Battlefield: How Technology Is Transforming War

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Kathleen Hicks and Patrick Tucker discuss the changing nature of warfare and what it means for the future of global defense and security.

Mar 18

Ana Miyares Photography

Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

America at 250

Kori Schake and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the changing relationship between America's citizens and armed forces and what that means for the nation's defense.

Feb 17

Leslie Vinjamuri and Kori Schake on the Council Stage

Ana Miyares Photography

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Commentary

May 11, 2026

Can There Be Peace with Iran?

In the News

Fox 32 Chicago

Paul Poast

"The Trump administration has found itself kind of in a 'no win' situation," Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast tells Fox 32 Chicago.

US Foreign Policy

May 7, 2026

Is the Quad Fracturing as US Priorities Shift?

Podcast

Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

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.

Ben Curtis / AP

Defense and Security

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Research

March 3, 2026

Majority of Americans Say Congress' Approval Needed for US Strikes in Iran

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While few Americans want to see Iran develop a nuclear weapon, just half expressed support for US airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities—and most believe direct military action would spark a broader regional war.