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Who – or what – will replace Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei Four possible scenarios for the future of Iran.

Non-resident fellow Michael Stephens outlines four possible scenarios for succession in Iran in this piece (co-authored with John Kennedy).

From Tehran to Donbas: What the Iran War Means for Russia and Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute Those systems and a limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles will now be tied up for as long as Tehran continues or threatens further attacks. Every

Robert Person's pressing analysis breaks down the war's effects on air defense systems, potential increase of US isolationism, opportunities for Russian oil, and Ukraine's resulting drone diplomacy. Read more here.

Europe must not seek Putin’s approval before sending troops to Ukraine European leaders representing Coalition of the Willing countries reportedly reject the idea of sending troops to Ukraine without first securing Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval, writes…

Stephen Blank's Ukraine update details how the Coalition of the Willing is "reportedly unwilling to act unless Putin gives them the green light, making a viable, independently-monitored ceasefire unattainable."

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

France will increase its nuclear arsenal and deepen cooperation with Germany and other European states to deter attacks. Sign up for the event on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 EDT.

Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to

Emma Salisbury's piece for War on the Rocks addresses how operational reality will be the ultimate measure of the US Navy Fighting Instructions’ success.

FPRI Experts React | Understanding the Third Gulf War - Foreign Policy Research Institute The third Gulf War began with an assassination on February 28, 2026, in broad daylight in central Iran. The war has engulfed the region in conflict, extending

Read our experts' timely insights on the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and their spillover into the Gulf States and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Czech President, New Government in Early Power Struggle - Foreign Policy Research Institute In an interview on Feb. 1, 2026 on the popular Czech television political commentary series “Questions with Vaclav Moravec,” Petr Macinka, the Czech foreign

Catch up on Robert Beck's piece outlining how tranquil political waters in Prague fell victim to a tempest between Hradčany (the seat of the president) and the incoming government. buff.ly/qPqafV4

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

🇫🇷 Virtual Event on Tuesday, March 10. Join FPRI's Eurasia program for a discussion with Astrid Chevreuil and Alex Bollfrass on the implications of France's updated nuclear strategy.

Better Late Than Never, US and Allies Race Toward Ukrainian Counter-Shahed Tech By Dr. Joshua E. Segal

Read Joshua E. Segal's piece in #BehindtheFront on Ukrainian anti-drone tech and the value of embracing the 'good enough' philosophy.

Four Years of War in Ukraine and Baltic Solidarity - Foreign Policy Research Institute Each month, Dr. Indra Ekmanis writes a monthly roundup highlighting major political, cultural, and economic events in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Her

"The Baltic countries are well aware that Ukraine’s fight is more than just Ukraine’s to bear alone." Indra Ekmanis outlines how amid the turbulent world of today, we should not abandon Ukraine in reaction to its perseverance.

In light of ongoing US conflict with Iran, Nour-a-Maliki is not backing down from the Iraqi presidential nomination. Catch up on Mohammed A. Salih's piece detailing political implications for Iraq and Iran. buff.ly/ImyJ7WU

Will US Military Deployment Reduce Nigerian Political Violence? - FPRI Events As Nigeria grapples with escalating insecurity, the US Government is deploying military forces to the country—ostensibly in a training role—to assist the

As Nigeria grapples with escalating insecurity, the US Government is deploying military forces to the country to assist in dealing with extremist violence. Register for the timely discussion on Monday, March 16. buff.ly/iZGsJZB

No Yardstick | Andras Toth-Czifra | Substack A newsletter (mostly) about Russia's domestic politics and political economy. Also available at: www.noyardstick.com. Click to read No Yardstick, by Andras Toth-Czifra, a Substack publication with…

Follow Andras Toth-Czifra's #NoYardstick to learn about Russia’s domestic politics, political economy, and illiberalism in Eastern Europe. buff.ly/MPdQDs1

Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to

In an era of fiscal constraints, rapid technological advancement, and great-power adversaries looming on the horizon Admiral Daryl Caudle is attempting to reshape how the U.S. Navy will organize, deploy, and employ its fleet. Read more by Emma Salisbury.

The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think | ChinaPower Project Analysis of a groundbreaking dataset shows that purges within China’s military are far more extensive than previously understood.

A report by non-resident fellow Suyash Desai et al. examines how, despite leadership purges not disrupting normal functions of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), "gaps could have negatively impacted the PLA’s ability to conduct larger, more complex military exercises."

Whither the Iranian S-300? In light of the increasing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the expanding American regional military presence, and the talk of potential U.S. strikes as [...]

In this piece written ahead of the US airstrikes on Iran, Sam Lair breaks down their targets: the S-300 missile systems.

Russian Interests in the Arctic: The Northern Sea Route - FPRI Events Mariia Vladymyrova (University of Copenhagen) discusses the Northern Sea Route (NSR) legal regime as an exemplary instance of Russia's use of lawfare as a

Virtual Event: Sign up for an upcoming discussion on March 31, "Russian Interests in the Arctic: The Northern Sea Route" with Mariia Vladymyrova and Emily Holland.

Czech President, New Government in Early Power Struggle - Foreign Policy Research Institute In an interview on Feb. 1, 2026 on the popular Czech television political commentary series “Questions with Vaclav Moravec,” Petr Macinka, the Czech foreign

"How the collective leadership resolves the growing altercation will define defense and security policy for the foreseeable future, in the process determining the Czech Republic’s reliability as a key player in Europe’s effort to defend the continent from further Russian aggression."

Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to

With no sign that the Trump administration is slowing down on global interventions and a tense geopolitical atmosphere, the US remains in need of a navy that can fight and win wherever it is called upon to do so. Read the latest from Emma Salisbury.

Renewed Conflict in Iran - FPRI Events After a brief respite, conflict has returned to the Middle East. American and Israeli air strikes began on February 28th in an operation President Trump has

Virtual conversation on Iran, today at 1:00 EST. buff.ly/2Un3mKK

Four years on, the #Baltic states remain among the top four countries providing government support to Ukraine by GDP. While some fatigue has set in, support for the Ukrainian cause continues to come from all levels of Baltic society. buff.ly/hV6wzT5

Renewed Conflict in Iran - FPRI Events After a brief respite, conflict has returned to the Middle East. American and Israeli air strikes began on February 28th in an operation President Trump has

Virtual event tomorrow at 1:00 EST. Register to learn about the implications of the US and Israeli strikes.

Baltic Roundup | February 2026 Four Years of War in Ukraine and Baltic Solidarity

"Many assumed Kyiv would fall and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would accept offers to flee westward. Instead, his iconic response foreshadowed years of determination of his countrymen: 'I need ammunition, not a ride.'" buff.ly/hV6wzT5

Czech President, New Government in Early Power Struggle - Foreign Policy Research Institute In an interview on Feb. 1, 2026 on the popular Czech television political commentary series “Questions with Vaclav Moravec,” Petr Macinka, the Czech foreign

Read Robert Beck's analysis of political disputes in the Czech Republic following the return of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

What future for the Kurds after ceasefire deal with Syrian government? Headings

▶️Listen to Mohammed Salih's breakdown of the Kurdish-Syria ceasefire on France 24 (6:00).

FPRI Experts React | Renewed Conflict in Iran - Foreign Policy Research Institute After declaring Iran’s nuclear program obliterated after Operation Midnight Hammer, the US has returned to finish the job. The backdrop for this renewed air

Read our expert commentary on the pressing developments in Iran.

Renewed Conflict in Iran - FPRI Events After a brief respite, conflict has returned to the Middle East. American and Israeli air strikes began on February 28th in an operation President Trump has

Join virtually on Tuesday, March 3 at 1:00 EST for a pressing conversation on the situation in Iran.

Three myths about the Russia economic war Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.

Myth 1: Russia is able to bear its war costs. Myth 2: The US lost interest in fighting an economic war with Russia. Myth 3: Europe must be prepared to assist Kyiv using its own funds. Read Maximilian Hess's analysis of these here.

FPRI Experts React | Renewed Conflict in Iran - Foreign Policy Research Institute After declaring Iran’s nuclear program obliterated after Operation Midnight Hammer, the US has returned to finish the job. The backdrop for this renewed air

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Baltic Roundup | February 2026 Four Years of War in Ukraine and Baltic Solidarity

"Ukrainians have been heaped with international praise for their resilience, but this intended compliment has lost its sheen." Read reflections on the war from Indra Ekmanis. fpribalticinitiative.substack.com/p/baltic-rou...