Alan Dowd
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Iran
March 20, 2026
Broader Lessons of the Middle East War
The Middle East War has opened a new chapter in the decades-long struggle between the community of nations and the Islamic Republic of Iran—a chapter...
Alan Dowd • RealClearDefense
Russo-Ukraine War
June 16, 2023
Piecing Together a Postwar Peace
China's Ukraine envoy Li Hui at right speaks to media in Beijing, Friday, June 2, 2023. Li appealed Friday to other governments to "stop sending...
Alan Dowd • RealClearDefense
Indo-Pacific/Asia
March 9, 2023
A Biden Doctrine for Taiwan
On at least four occasions , President Joe Biden has pledged to defend Taiwan if the island democracy is attacked. This apparent shift from “strategic...
Alan Dowd • RealClearDefense
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