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  • 1 week ago | newsweek.com | Ilan Berman

    These are difficult days for Ukraine. More than three years into Russia's war of aggression, the country faces redoubled resolve from Moscow, as the Kremlin pushes to maximize its gains ahead of any possible settlement. It is also weathering flagging enthusiasm from Washington, where the Trump administration has adopted a decidedly skeptical stance toward Kyiv's continued fight.

  • 3 weeks ago | 19fortyfive.com | Ilan Berman

    As every tourist who has strayed into a bazaar or souk knows, Middle Easterners drive a hard bargain. And the Iranians, with their long history of strategy and commerce, are among the region’s most savvy negotiators. President Trump’s pointman for the region, Steve Witkoff, is finding this out the hard way.

  • 1 month ago | frc.org | Chris Smith |Brent Keilen |Mike Johnson |Ilan Berman

    On today's program: Chris Smith, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of New Jersey, highlights the latest instance of Russian aggression in Ukraine and the plight of persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Brent Keilen, FRC’s Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, juxtaposes how the Trump administration honors Resurrection Week compared to Joe Biden’s celebration of trans extremism this time last year.

  • 1 month ago | frc.org | Suzanne Bowdey |Ilan Berman

    This weekend: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, breaks down Thursday’s surprise victory for House leadership on the Senate budget bill. Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President for the American Foreign Policy Council, offers a deeper analysis of President Trump’s game plan for Iran, possible pressure points, and the increasing frailty of the Middle East regime.

  • 1 month ago | frc.org | Suzanne Bowdey |Tracey Mann |Claudia Tenney |Ilan Berman

    On today's program: Suzanne Bowdey, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for The Washington Stand, reports on the House’s budget standoff, as well as the GOP’s two-chamber strategy to stop activist judges. Tracey Mann, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Kansas, talks about the president’s long-term tariff strategy and how it will help key industries like agriculture.

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Ilan Berman
Ilan Berman @ilanberman
21 Apr 25

To have the upper hand in its new talks with #Iran, Team Trump needs to stick to a clear message: if the Islamic Republic wants to stay in business, it needs to get out of the nuclear business altogether. I make the case, in my latest for @19_forty_five https://t.co/eJtUg5UuRP

Ilan Berman
Ilan Berman @ilanberman
20 Apr 25

Pretty accurate, I must say.

Sina
Sina @SinaMihandoost

Negotiating with the Islamic Republic is like negotiating with an arsonist over how he’ll burn your house down, while promising to water your plants. https://t.co/xYd5rN1Apf

Ilan Berman
Ilan Berman @ilanberman
19 Apr 25

If you're not currently obsessed with @edsheeran's new song, "Azizam," are you even an Iran expert?