AT THE CENTER

Can Operation Epic Fury Transform the Middle East for the Better?

The Iranian regime is in free fall, with the leadership devastated by targeted strikes and different security forces appearing to act without coordination. American and Israeli forces have dominated Iran’s airspace and decimated large parts of its missile program. Operation Epic Fury is moving at a rapid pace with surprisingly few casualties, as the Islamic

“The reality of this new era is that energy consumption is growing globally in an 'all of the above' manner. Renewable energy is seeing explosive growth, but there is still some growth in oil demand and even coal, and strong demand growth for natural gas and LNG.”

-Greg Priddy

“The United States will face grave challenges if its adversaries establish hegemony in either Europe…or Asia…and establish de facto control of their polities and resources. America’s alliance relationships are critical in preventing that outcome.”

-Paul J. Saunders

"The cold, hard truth is that tariffs are bad for the GOP and even worse for America."

-Jacob Heilbrunn

“Throughout its history, Russia has strived to be accepted by the West. Yet, today, it is isolated, serves as China’s junior partner, and includes as its main partners rogues like North Korea and Iran.”

-Andrew C. Kuchins