The Iran conflict’s energy shocks are not yet fully realized
The United States and Israel began their attacks on Iran one month ago. Due to Iran’s retaliatory actions,…
Why Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz matters
On Monday, March 16, Brookings experts Samantha Gross and Caitlin Talmadge sat down with Melanie W. Sisson to…
The global implications of the US military operation in Venezuela
The potential ripple effects of the United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026 extend well…
Can sanctions change the course of conflict?
Sanctions have long been an important component of the foreign relations toolkit, Â but the global landscape in which…