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Iran, the US, and the Persian Gulf
November 05, 2016

Iran, the US, and the Persian Gulf

By Sina Azodi
Despite current tensions, cooperation between Tehran and Washington is possible.

Iranian Navy Holds US Navy Sailors in the Persian Gulf
January 13, 2016

Iranian Navy Holds US Navy Sailors in the Persian Gulf

By Ankit Panda
10 U.S. sailors were detained by the Iranian Navy on Tuesday after entering Iran's territorial waters.
India-France Relations: Look to the Indian Ocean
June 04, 2015

India-France Relations: Look to the Indian Ocean

By Iskander Rehman
“At a grand strategic level, France and India’s interests in the Indian Ocean are closely aligned.”

So You Think You Can Provide Maritime Security...
May 01, 2015

So You Think You Can Provide Maritime Security...

By Robert Farley
Iran's seizure of the MV Maersk Tigris raises important questions for the United States' ability to ensure maritime security.

What Really Happened in the Persian Gulf on April 28, 2015?
April 29, 2015

What Really Happened in the Persian Gulf on April 28, 2015?

By Ankit Panda
Iran's navy has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, the MV Maersk Tigris.

China Wants More Military Co-op With Iran (Sorry, US and Pakistan)
October 24, 2014

China Wants More Military Co-op With Iran (Sorry, US and Pakistan)

By Shannon Tiezzi
Iran may have thorny relations with Pakistan and the West, but China sees a potential partner in Tehran.

China and Iran: Destined to Clash?
October 17, 2013

China and Iran: Destined to Clash?

An expanding Chinese presence in the Middle East could pose the greatest long-term threat to Iran.

The Real Iran Threat
October 29, 2012

The Real Iran Threat

While Iran might not be able to defeat America, it might be able exact a heavy toll. Would an American President pause?

USS Porter Collision: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery
August 14, 2012

USS Porter Collision: A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery

Things to watch as the investigation into a mysterious collision unfolds.

How Drama on the High Seas Could Spark a U.S-Iran War
July 28, 2012

How Drama on the High Seas Could Spark a U.S-Iran War

A recent incident with Indian fishermen shows how easily Iran and the U.S. could slip into a conflict neither wants but may find hard to avoid.

Obama’s Special Forces Fascination
January 31, 2012

Obama’s Special Forces Fascination

Barack Obama’s attraction to unconventional operations has perhaps only been rivaled by John F. Kennedy. But plans for a floating base have their limits.

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