This week, Lobo Institute experts broke down the stalled U.S.-Iran talks, the security planning behind Trump’s secret Air Force One switch, and Washington’s approach to Cuba.
ABC News | August 7-12, 2026
“Pentagon ‘grappling’ with issue of depleted munitions” / “Negotiations ‘going nowhere’ between US and Iran” / “What factors went into moving Trump off Air Force One flight”
Co-founder Mick Mulroy, ABC News national security and defense analyst, appeared three times this week – on depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles, stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations, and the security planning behind Trump’s secret Air Force One switch.
The Team House Podcast | August 10, 2026
“Iran War Update & Is Cuba Really Next? | Eyes on Geopolitics”
Mick Mulroy joined The Team House for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the Iran war and whether Cuba could be the next flashpoint.
The Daily Beast | August 5, 2026
“‘Stumped’ Trump Faces Humiliating Defeat on World Stage”
Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was quoted on the administration’s stalled Iran diplomacy.
Washington Examiner | August 10, 2026
“Cuba expert: Trump more likely to tighten screws than send in troops … for now”
Carrie Filipetti, executive director of the Vandenberg Coalition, was quoted assessing the administration’s likely approach to Cuba.
