If current reports on depleted air defense interceptors are accurate, our global readiness faces serious strain. Enjoyed breaking down the strategic implications with Sara Sidner on @CNN.com this morning. youtu.be/QL3fen9kBPU

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Saudi Arabia is stepping up to break the Houthis' grip on the Red Sea — building a coalition with Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. My latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com on whether it can succeed where Hormuz efforts have struggled www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Saudi Arabia Can Break the Houthis’ Grip on the Red Sea

The Strait of Hormuz isn’t the only Middle Eastern naval chokepoint under threat: In the Red Sea, vital shipping is being disrupted by an Iranian proxy, the Houthis of Yemen. Now Saudi Arabia, the nat...

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In this week's “The Carlyle Compass,”I examine the strategic options facing the Trump administration as tensions with Iran continue to shape regional security, global energy markets, and the broader geopolitical landscape. tinyurl.com/yeu7zfvx

Three paths forward on Iran

Admiral Jim Stavridis weighs the odds on how the standoff over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is likely to unfold in the weeks ahead.

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Summer of '75 I was a MIDN 1/C at USNA & went on summer cruise on a brand new aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz. I had a chance to spend time with the CO, a heroic Vietnam-era pilot Bryan Compton.Now 94, he just attended the retirement of the carrier he commissioned.Sail proud, sir! tinyurl.com/ykcf3nnm

A Last Look at ‘Old Salt’: Former USS Nimitz Sailors Say Goodbye - USNI News

ABOARD AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS NIMITZ — Four hundred former USS Nimitz (CVN-68) sailors and their families streamed off buses on Pier 14 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., and up the brow of the oldest carri...

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One interceptor for 27 incoming ballistic missiles this weekend — that's the price of the Patriot shortage Zelensky is now sounding the alarm on. We don't have years to wait on new production. Smart piece by Mark Montgomery on how Washington could move now. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The fastest way to help Ukraine stop Russia’s missile threat

Ukraine's F-16s could hunt ballistic-missile launchers within weeks — if Washington unlocks one capability.

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Is the Middle East conflict opening a new Western front? I joined Brianna Keilar on @CNN.co, to discuss the widening strikes, Iranian threats against EU/NATO partners, and the imperative of protecting international waterways. youtu.be/fzhzJgalDeo

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A tough set of decisions lies ahead in the Middle East—from military pressure and covert capabilities to building broader coalitions. I sat down with Kasie Hunt on @cnn.com to weigh in on what 'going big' really entails and where we go from here youtu.be/nmMW5_981OE

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Joined Wolf Blitzer on @cnn.com this morning along with David Sanger and Betsey Klein to discuss potential U.S. military escalation with Iran. Airstrikes alone have clear limits—and the military options remaining are far from simple. youtu.be/TiQZv8PRm74?...

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The reaction to a possible U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear deal has been sharp — understandably, given how the word "nuclear" and "Saudi Arabia" land together. My take on @CNN.com with Audie Cornish this morning. youtu.be/B61GBX1XyOg

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One closed strait is a crisis. Two is a global oil shock. The Houthis just declared a blockade at the Bab el-Mandeb — my take on convoys, coalitions, and what comes next if diplomacy fails. My latest in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Losing Control of One Strait Was Bad. Let’s Not Make It Two

The conflict between the US and Iran has focused the world’s attention on the Strait of Hormuz. But there is another, less-discussed global chokepoint to the west of the Persian Gulf: the Bab el-Mande...

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Joined John King on @cnn.com AC360 with former Congressman Adam Kinzinger to analyze current U.S. military posture, maritime security choke points, and the strategic road ahead in the Middle East youtu.be/OOXYEUIIWXM

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While the world is watching the Strait of Hormuz, we can't afford to ignore another choke point the Bab-el-Mandeb—the 'Door of Grief.' I joined Michael Smerconish on SiriusXM to discuss how Houthi activity in the Red Sea could deal a massive second blow to global trade youtu.be/I6cPRz4KEV4?...

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I joined Bianna Golodryga @cnn.com this morning to address the tragic loss of our service members and the widening conflict in the region. We need a coordinated strategy to counter these growing threats to global maritime trade. youtu.be/SXUK9LvgXNE

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40% of Canada's landmass sits in the Arctic. As Ottawa ramps up defense spending, that's where the smart money should go. My take on Canada's Arctic strategy, out today in @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

How Canada Can Gear Up for the Arctic Great Game

At the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada repeatedly emphasized that his nation is undertaking a massive buildup in defense spending. “Canada is...

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On @cnn.com State of the Union with @jaketapper.bsky.social discussing Iran and possible paths forward. youtu.be/-iq6-bkCLqk

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When your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. My take on @CNN.com this morning with Michael Smerconish. It's time to expand the target menu against Iran. youtu.be/02reKtXW49M

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Joined Wolf Blitzer on @CNN.com this morning to break down the volatile situation with Iran. While the current 'tit-for-tat' dynamic is worrisome, both sides still have massive incentives to get back to the table. youtu.be/XeM5dyqtWXg

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For centuries, the U.S. Navy’s reputation has been built on preserving freedom of the seas. On @cnn.com I shared my concerns with Kate Bolduan regarding the administration's proposed 20% toll on shipping —a move that challenges international law and long-standing U.S. policy. youtu.be/8hmuKhwVk_s

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Always great to join my friend @smerconish.bsky.social on @cnn.com . We dug into the ongoing tensions with Iran, divisions within their leadership, & a creative way to ensure free transit through the Strait of Hormuz—what Michael calls an "EZ Pass solution" youtu.be/r-aO8auOvy0

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The best way to preserve NATO may be to stop pretending everything is normal. Here is latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

NATO Should Give Trump a 2-Year Timeout

The indefatigable secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Mark Rutte, did everything he could to construct a summit for the alliance that had a chance of passing muster with US Pr...

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Buckle up for a few tense weeks ahead in the Middle East. I spoke with Wolf Blitzer on @cnn.com about why the 60-day ceasefire left too much unfinished business—including enriched uranium and Hezbollah—and what it will take to get both sides back in the box. youtu.be/7BtuxmJXaF4

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Excellent on-the-ground reporting fm Fred Pleitgen in Tehran.The Iranian regime thinks its pain tolerance is higher than the West's—especially after crushing their own protesters. Here's my discussion with Fred & @jimsciutto.bsky.social on the narrow set of options for the U.S. youtu.be/SItk2PXEN6E

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The President has 3 options on Iran right now as I discussed with Anderson Cooper and former Rep Adam Kinzinger on CNN tonight: Walk away, go massive, or ramp up pressure on Iran's economy -- the least bad path. youtu.be/hQHSpEnkEjM

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A fractured NATO only benefits our adversaries. This afternoon on CNN, I shared my perspective with Brianna Keilar on why maintaining a strong U.S. presence in Europe is critical, and why an F-35 deal with Turkey would require a strict technical firewall. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYC0...

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Proud to add “Ransom” very latest thriller by Daniel Silva to my complete collection of his works. This one is a twisty tale set all around Europe with a focus on Russian hybrid warfare. I could not put it down and finished it over the Fourth of July weekend. Congrats @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social !

Fifty years ago this summer, I celebrated America's 200th birthday by graduating from Annapolis and being commissioned as an Ensign in the USN. What is different is that my hair deployed elsewhere. But what is the same of that half century is how lucky I feel to be an American.

I hear the new Air Force One is in need of books. I'm happy to donate copies of any of mine. Perhaps "To Risk It All: Nine Crises and the Crucible of Decision," an Amazon Editors Pick for Best History which seems to fit the risky times in which we find ourselves www.mediaite.com/media/news/s...

Eagle-Eyed Social Media User Slams Air Force One 'Library'

A sharp-eyed social media user called out the "library" on the new, $400-million Air Force One: a shelf full of apparently fake books.

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War changes history. It changes those who survive it. From New York Times bestselling author @admiralstav.bsky.social comes The Turning Tide, an epic WWII novel of leadership, sacrifice, love, and the true cost of war. Learn more: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/716444...

Back on @CNN.co, with Kate Bolduan discussing Iran. Letting Iran handle de-mining in the Strait of Hormuz is like putting the arsonist in charge of the fire department. They don’t have the capability, and we need a real international coalition to keep global shipping safe. youtu.be/u7rIdlyu4xM

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Leadership journeys rarely unfold as planned.For this month's episode of Navigating Leadership I sat down with ADM Lisa Franchetti to discuss experiences & decisions that led her from Navy recruit to the 1st woman Chief of Naval Operations. Watch full episode here: www.carlyle.com/navigating-l...

Admiral Lisa Franchetti on breaking barriers and leading from the front

Admiral Jim Stavridis speaks with Admiral Lisa Franchetti at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC on making history as the Navy's first female Chief of Naval Operations—and what it takes to build teams...

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