Press | 2026

Kaplan argues that the United States is most vulnerable in conflicts that fall between quick strikes and total war, where objectives remain unclear and escalation risks spiral. Using Iran as a case study, he warns that these drawn-out, ambiguous wars often trap policymakers in costly, open-ended commitments with no decisive outcome.

In a piece for Caracas Chronicles, Golding writes about the potential new future of the Venezuelan oil industry in light of reforms approved last week to open it to private capital and the historical precedent it rests on.

Joel Robuck was a treasured member of the Clements Center Advisory Board whose steady support and deep commitment helped shape our work for years. His genuine love for students, especially our May Term alumni, was evident in the time and energy he invested in them. Joel was an astute observer of America’s diplomatic and military affairs, and he was…