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How the Iran War Could Backfire

Emma Ashford discusses Trump’s incoherent Iran strategy, the failures of post–Cold War foreign policy, and why a multipolar world limits American power.

Reason · Apr 15

Did Bombing Iran Make America Safer?

Emma Ashford and Faisal Saeed Al Mutar join Nick Gillespie to discuss the conflict in Iran.

Reason · Jun 24, 2025

Did Boris Johnson really sabotage peace talks between Russia and Ukraine? The reality is more complicated

A recent study shows the reasons the 2022 talks failed are more nuanced than critics suggest, says Emma Ashford of the Stimson Center, Washington DC

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

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US voters face a stark choice on foreign policy – and they might prefer Trump’s offer

After four years of international upheaval, the former president’s views may resonate with the American people, says academic and writer Emma Ashford

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

At this critical moment for Ukraine, Biden must face the truth – and rethink his strategy

As support for US aid falters and an election looms, the White House needs a narrative based on reality, not rhetoric, says author Emma Ashford

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Finland joins NATO over Russia's objection

The Nordic nation's decision to join the defense alliance is seen as a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Stimson Center's Emma Ashford argues it could have downsides for NATO too.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2023

Who Sabotaged the Nord Stream Pipelines?

Plus: Gov. Ron DeSantis gets accused of fair-weather fiscal responsibility, warrantless drone searches might be illegal, and Lizzo's flute playing sparks a fake controversy.

Reason · Sep 30, 2022

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Are We Past 'Peak Petrostate'?

It's the economics of energy production that make petrostates more trigger-happy, Emma Ashford argues in Oil, the State, and War.

Reason · Sep 24, 2022

Koch Network Smeared as Pro-Russia for Suggesting Sanctions Might Not Work

Progressive journalist Judd Legum wrongly framed Stand Together's statement as rooting for a partial Russian victory in Ukraine.

Reason · Apr 7, 2022

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