Michael P. Dempsey is a senior advisor at The Eurasia Group and a non-resident senior scholar at Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program. He has previously worked as a Vice President of Space, Cyber, and Intelligence at Northop Grumman, and before that spent nearly
Why The US And Iran Are Far From A Deal
After five months, Iran and the United States are far from resolving the conflict. A former national security official says the most likely outcome is a frozen conflict.
The Increasingly Shaky Pillars Of America’s Strength
This article examines the 10 key pillars of America's strength and security and highlights three that are most threatened by recent trends.
Space Has Never Been More Important For Global Security And Prosperity
Six key trends are shaping the future of space, perhaps the most critical and yet least understood domain according to a former senior space executive.
US-Iran Peace Deal Won’t Eliminate Security Risks
A former US intelligence official lays out several of the enduring security challenges hanging over the Middle East beyond the resolution of the US-Israel-Iran war.
Ukraine And Iran Wars Show How Important Objective Analysis Can Be
The piece explores Putin's and Trump's flawed decision-making in the runup to the Ukraine and Iran wars, and the critical importance of objectivity to all leaders.
Asymmetric Warfare Becoming Decisive In The Iran And Ukraine Conflicts
This piece highlights the increasingly decisive role that asymmetric warfare is playing in the Iran and Ukraine wars and the implications for future conflicts.
5 Under-The-Radar Winners And Losers In The Iran War So Far
China and drone manufacturers seem to have made gains, while NATO, the greater Middle East and the norms of warfare have been damaged.
Putin Struggling Mightily At Home But Iran War Offers A Lifeline
Vladimir Putin faces mounting domestic pressures over his calamitous Ukraine war and Russia's dire economics. But the Iran war has given him breathing room.
As The Iran War Intensifies, Threats To Oil, Water And Infrastructure Multiply
Latest on Iran War and the key trends that will shape its outcome.
5 Early Takeaways From The US Attack On Iran
My three-plus decades in national security decision-making have taught me it’s always wise to weigh possible second and third order effects.