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Options for the United States to Resolve the Iran Nuclear Challenge

The nuclear issue is likely to determine not only when the war ends, but also how it ends, and who can claim “victory.” Per Trump’s speech, there are at least three nuclear off-ramps to help the administration retreat from the conflict and avoid a costly war.

Commentary by Heather Williams and Joseph Rodgers — April 2, 2026

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Trump’s New Nuclear Architecture for Modernization and Arms Control

Brief by Heather Williams and Nicholas Adamopoulos — March 13, 2026

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Trump May Seize Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile: Why Airstrikes Alone Aren’t Enough

Commentary by Joseph Rodgers — March 13, 2026

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Epic Fury: The Campaign Against Iran’s Missile & Nuclear Infrastructure

Transcript — March 5, 2026

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Operation Epic Fury and the Remnants of Iran’s Nuclear Program

Critical Questions by Joseph Rodgers and Bailey Schiff — February 28, 2026

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