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War & Conflict Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Houthis could tip the Iran war in Tehran's favor
The conflict between the United States and Iran has become a contest in enduring economic pain and the political consequences that may flow from that pain. This has characterized the conflict since the breakdown of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June that had raised brief hopes that the…
After Macklemore sacking, Ed Sheeran enters his 'Sun City' moment
In recent years pro-Israel advocates have aggressively sought to censor and control speech surrounding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly in the United States, and often with considerable success. This month, Zionist censors might have finally met their match — in the world of pop…
Latin America’s Balancing Act: Washington, Beijing, and the Post-Maduro Environment
The year 2026 has brought sweeping change to Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Following a major military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 — unilaterally…
A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic…
New Russia sanctions amid war risk even higher gas prices
The House voted Thursday to pass legislation that would place a new set of sanctions on Russia, drawing significant Democratic support despite opposition from party leadership. The bill, first introduced by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2025, was previously approved by the Senate in an…
An Army General Talks Fusing Sensors and Shooters on the Eastern Flank
This exclusive Cogs of War interview is with Brig. Gen. Steven P. Carpenter, the commanding general of Multi-Domain Command – Europe, the U.S. Army’s first multi-domain operations command, headquartered at Clay Kaserne in Mainz-Kastel, Germany. Multi-Domain Command – Europe serves as the premier…
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought
On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to…