Lobo Institute Co-Founder Mick Mulroy returned to ABC News this week to analyze Russia’s escalating strikes on Ukraine, as Moscow launched mass barrages against Kyiv and other cities. Lobo Institute Distinguished National Security Fellow and former U.S. Ambassador Michael Ratney was quoted in a major New York Times piece on how the Iran war has reshaped U.S.-Saudi relations.
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ABC News | July 2, 2026
“Russia escalates mass barrages as analyst puts war strategy in context”
Mulroy assessed Russia’s intensifying campaign of mass drone and missile barrages against Ukraine, putting Putin’s military strategy in broader context.
ABC News | July 3, 2026
“At least 27 dead, 113 injured from Russian strikes on Kyiv”
Mulroy reacted to Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv, stating Putin “is trying to do something to change the trajectory of the war.”
The New York Times | July 1, 2026
“How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince”
Lobo Institute Distinguished National Security Fellow Michael Ratney was quoted on the impact of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure, warning it created “a sword of Damocles” over the Gulf and global economy.
