U.S. policies have fallen short in containing adversaries and reducing drivers of conflict
Policies of maximum pressure, particularly unilateral measures, have not proven successful in reining in Iran's nuclear program or its destabilizing regional activity.
Containing Shi'a militia groups requires bolstering legitimate security forces in the areas in which they operate.
Preventing the reoccurrence of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) control and countering similar terrorist groups requires addressing the economic and societal grievances that provide a ready pool of recruits.