February 11, 2021

The Middle East and America’s Global Posture

To discuss the process and the likely implications for U.S. posture in the Central Command area of operation, Aaron speaks this week with Becca Wasser.

Listen to the full conversation from Chain Reaction.

  • Commentary

    Defense

    CNAS Insights | America Isn’t Ready for a Drone War

    This week, U.S. personnel near El Paso, Texas, tested a high-energy laser as part of their mission to shoot down cartel drones along the southern border. The resulting confusi...

    By Stacie Pettyjohn & Molly Campbell

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    Defense

    What to Expect From U.S., Iran Talks Friday in Oman?

    Bloomberg's Becca Wasser & Wayne Sanders state they are not optimistic when discussing what they expect from the US and Iran when both countries speak Friday in Oman. They sug...

    By Becca Wasser

    • February 6, 2026
  • Commentary

    Defense

    Opposites Attract (and Execute)

    Introduction The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in recent months has signaled interest in bringing new entrants into the defense industrial base (DIB), including venture-bac...

    By Veronica Daigle & Grace Newsom

    • February 5, 2026
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    Defense

    Samuel Bendett on Drones and the Future of War

    CNAS senior adjunct fellow Samuel Bendett joined the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast to discuss how drones impact warfare and the future of war. Listen to the full inte...

    By Samuel Bendett

    • February 2, 2026

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