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What the Bella-1 Teaches Us About Targeting Shadow Fleets

After a globe-spanning chase, the United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Iran and Venezuela. What does the Bella-1 reveal about shadow fleets, AIS manipulation, and how maritime interdiction is reshaping sanctions enforcement?

Critical Questions by Jose M. Macias III — January 8, 2026

Will Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Succeed?

Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine could open the door to negotiations—but its territorial concessions, weak security guarantees, and amnesty provisions risk making the deal collapse before it begins.

Critical Questions by Benjamin Jensen and Yasir Atalan — November 21, 2025

How to Win the Information Game in Venezuela

As U.S. strategic interest in Venezuela grows, agentic AI and tailored messaging emerge as critical tools in the information domain—offering influence without escalation.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke — November 17, 2025

Information: Too Important to Centralize

Modern warfare runs on information—but centralizing it under a single commander risks slowing decisions and hindering the force. It must be dispersed, empowering leaders at all echelons to act independently and outpace the adversary.

Commentary by Todd Simmons — November 17, 2025

Improving U.S. Cooperation with Allies and Partners

To make the most of its vast network of allies and partners, the United States must understand the barriers inhibiting U.S.-allied cooperation and devise ways to overcome them.

Report by Daniel Byman, Alexander Palmer, Audrey Aldisert, Henry H. Carroll, Cynthia R. Cook, Chris H. Park, and Seth G. Jones — October 14, 2025

Why Congress Must Protect Cyber Sharing

While Congress grapples with a pending shutdown, a landmark cybersecurity law that transformed public-private cybersecurity information-sharing is set to expire on September 30. With new cyber threats emerging each day, expiration of the law would be a big step backward.

Commentary by Peter Hyun and Michael Casey — September 26, 2025