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The Postwar Threat to Gulf Energy Infrastructure
As Gulf states build new pipelines to reduce Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is likely to adapt. Pipelines offer greater resilience, but remain vulnerable to Iranian missiles, drones, sabotage, and other attacks on critical energy infrastructure.
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On China
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The Art of Swarming
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Allison Minor Joins CSIS Middle East Program as Senior Fellow
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Ukraine Has Problems With Both Koreas? | The Capital Cable #144
October 15, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:15 am EDT
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The Future of U.S.-UK Defense Cooperation with UK Secretary of Defence Wes Streeting
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