2023 Policy Forecasts

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What Comes Next After the US Strikes on Iran? 

What Comes Next After the US Strikes on Iran? 

July 8, 2025 By Daniel Silverberg and Elena McGovern, Co-Heads of Capstone’s National Security Practice  With direct military confrontation among the US, Israel and Iran de-escalated—for now—Capstone is tracking three key questions on behalf of clients:  1. Did...

FCC’s Years-long Deregulatory Push

FCC’s Years-long Deregulatory Push

June 30, 2025 By Matt Wiederrecht, Head of Capstone's Special Situations Team We believe the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will kick off a two-year trend of deregulatory actions at its June open meeting. Broadcasters, such as Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI),...

Trump, Iran, and the GOP’s Foreign Policy Crossroads 

Trump, Iran, and the GOP’s Foreign Policy Crossroads 

June 16, 2025 By Daniel Silverberg and Elena McGovern, Co-Heads of Capstone’s National Security Team  As Israel’s strikes on Iran show no sign of letting up, Donald Trump is sending mixed signals—calling the attacks “excellent,” yet urging de-escalation and for Iran...