The Center for the National Interest is pleased to share a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” released in partnership with Energy Innovation Reform Project. This forward-looking document outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete| Center for the National Interest
President Donald Trump has reordered U.S. energy policy in pursuit of “energy dominance.” In doing so, he has established a new National Energy Dominance Council in the White House, issued an extensive series of executive orders addressing almost all forms of energy as well as the U.S. electricity grid, and declared an energy emergency—a move| Center for the National Interest
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Alaska, part of his ongoing push to broker a ceasefire in the grinding, three-year Ukraine war. On Saturday, August 9, Center president Paul Saunders told C-SPAN’s Washington Journal that expectations should be tempered. “My expectations are limited,” Saunders said, noting| Center for the National Interest
The United States’ “America First” foreign policy under the Trump administration has emphasized security, strength, and economic prosperity. However, its approach to Afghanistan has remained narrowly focused on counterterrorism and the return of American detainees. This raises a critical question: Can Afghanistan contribute to regional stability and prosperity in a way that also aligns with| Center for the National Interest
Gulf Arab Perspectives on Regional Security After the Israel-Iran War| cftni.org
Both Central Asian and South Caucasian states border Iran and rely on key transit routes as well as economic and political ties with Tehran as they seek to bolster their sovereignty through multi-vector regional foreign policies. To what extent are these goals compromised by U.S. and Israeli efforts to isolate Iran? On July 28, 2025,| Center for the National Interest
The deepening partnership between Russia and North Korea—fueled by Moscow’s global search for troops and weapons to sustain its invasion of Ukraine—carries profound security implications for both Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. Although Pyongyang has contributed relatively few soldiers compared to Russia’s large military force, their presence on Europe’s frontiers has raised alarm among policymakers and elites across the continent. This development also prompted South Korea’s ...| cftni.org
The Trump administration has been clear that its America First foreign policy prioritizes making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. However, it has not articulated how those objectives apply to Afghanistan policy beyond expressing priority interests in countering terrorism and securing the release of American detainees. But is there a viable way for Afghanistan to| Center for the National Interest
On April 23, the Center for the National Interest hosted an off-the-record dinner discussion with Georgia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Levan Davitashvili and a visiting delegation of senior Georgian officials. Moderated by Center board member and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Iraq, and Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad, the evening brought together a select group of Washington-based experts for a frank and substantive conversation with the Georgian delegation. The discussion cov...| cftni.org
Central Asian Perspectives on the Russo-Ukraine War| cftni.org
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy: Building Partnerships in Central Asia and Beyond| cftni.org
Is Russia Under Pressure?| cftni.org
MilSpouseFest returned to Texas for another sold-out week of events for military spouses and family members. Presented by USAA, the events featured engaging speakers, numerous resource exhibitors, laughs with military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth, amazing food, and networking opportunities. The post MilSpouseFest welcomed a Texas-sized crowd to San Antonio and Fort Cavazos events appeared first on MSF.| MSF
By: Mary Lane Montoya On April 19, 2023, at MilSpouseFest D.C. Area AFTER HOURS while hundreds of military spouses looked on, MilSpouseFest and Military Spouse Jobs (MSJ) announced a new partnership to bring valuable resources and employment opportunities to military spouses across the globe. Together, the two brands will work together to provide free and […] The post MilSpouseFest Announces New Partnership with Military Spouse Jobs appeared first on MSF.| MSF
For the first time in program history, MilSpouseFest traveled to Anchorage, Alaska for two events. Presented by USAA, the events featured engaging speakers, numerous resource exhibitors, laughs with military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth, amazing food, and networking opportunities. “Community was my takeaway from today’s event,” said one event attendee. “I felt a part of a […] The post MilSpouseFest makes the pilgrimage to Alaska appeared first on MSF.| MSF
MilSpouseFest once again returned to Norfolk, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area for another great week of events. Presented by USAA, the events featured engaging speakers, numerous resource exhibitors, laughs with military spouse comedian Ashley Gutermuth, amazing food, and networking opportunities. The post MilSpouseFest returns to Washington, D.C. and Norfolk appeared first on MSF.| MSF
Nuclear Power in Central Asia: The New “New Thing”?| cftni.org
Report Launch | Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia| cftni.org
At a packed Culver City Council meeting on December 12th, several local Girl Scouts and student leaders from local schools were among the many young people who spoke persuasively in support of BCR’s proposed single-use polystyrene food container and cutlery ban! And Culver City High’s BCR Club presented this short video. The post BCR’S Proposed Polystyrene Ban Moves Forward appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
At its December 6th holiday celebration dinner, BCR honored and thanked Bobbi Gold and Gerald Sallus for their many years of excellent volunteer service. On behalf of the board and advisory council, President Emeritus Jim Lamm presented personalized framed certificates of appreciation to both Bobbi and Gerry. Bobbi Gold – Founding Board Member, The post BCR Honors Recently Retired Founding Board Members appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
BCR is pleased to refer you to this new website: http://wetlandsrestoration.org/. Here are a few details from the Friends of Ballona Wetlands blog: “In a unique collaborative effort, Friends of Ballona Wetlands, Heal the Bay, Surfrider Foundation, and Los Angeles Waterkeeper developed a comprehensive, scientific set of principles for wetland restoration projects in Southern California The post Wetlands Restoration Coalition Launches New Website appeared first on Ballona Creek Renai...| Ballona Creek Renaissance
On a beautiful Coastal Cleanup Day (CCD), Saturday, September 17, Ballona Creek Renaissance about 60 volunteers gathered at Overland Avenue to help clean along the creek while doing a little needed landscape work. Led by Site Captain Deb Gregory with assistance by other BCR leaders and the Culver City High The post Coastal Cleanup Day at Ballona Creek appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
On Saturday-Sunday, August 27-28, at BCR’s Fiesta La Ballona booth on Saturday afternoon (8/27), kids and adults enjoyed creating some wonderful bird-and-butterfly-themed art led by BCR’s Lucy Blake-Elahi and Irene Reingold. On Sunday, Lucy Edward engaged kids and adults in our matching quiz game to identify Ballona plants and waterbirds. And The post BCR at Fiesta La Ballona appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
As the year-long CC100 celebration begins this month, BCR also celebrates the creek’s historic role in the region as well as Culver City. Prior to the city’s incorporation in 1917, the creek provided sustenance for the Tongva/Gabrielino Native Americans, rancheros from Mexico and Spain, forty-niners, farmers, realtors, and—yes—filmmakers! In or along Ballona Creek or its The post Ballona Creek and the Culver City Centenial appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
On Thursday morning, July 7th, BCR enjoyed participating in an REI and Heal the Bay-led kayak and canoe adventure along Ballona Creek with other local enronmental organizations. Paddling upstream about 2.75 miles with the rising tide from the old boat launch next to the Pacific Avenue bridge, we reached the end of The post Kayaking the Creek appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
In a busy summer, BCR also enjoyed participating in Culver Expo 2016, a mini-native plant workshop and demonstration at the Culver City Garden Club Show and Sale, an after-school creek cleanup with Culver City Girl Scouts (pictured) , and preparing for future CC100 BCR activities. Here are just a few The post Recent and Upcoming Watershed Events appeared first on Ballona Creek Renaissance.| Ballona Creek Renaissance
On Wednesday, May 12, 2016, the Del Rey Neighborhood Council (DRNC) approved with conditions preliminary plans for Del Rey Pointe, a proposed multi-story residential development on privately owned land at the confluence of the Ballona Creek estuary and the Centinela Creek channel just west of the I-90 Marina Freeway overcrossing.| Ballona Creek Renaissance