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God, Death and Time: Deciphering Iran’s War Priorities
“Clocks slay time.”- William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury
Donald Trump’s war against Iran ignores critical aspects of that country’s strategic calculus.Among other things,the...
Trump and Hegseth Are Spending NATO’s Credibility on a War Allies Will Not Own
The most durable damage from Washington’s war with Iran may not be in Iran at all. It may be inside the alliance system the...
Peace Through Strength and Chekov’s Gun
If there is a gun hanging on the wall, it has a purpose in the plot, and it is not merely for aesthetics. That’s...
Britain says 40 nations are in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
About 40 countries are meeting to discuss actions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked, impacting the global economy. British...
Suspended Between Escalation and Exit: The U.S.–Iran War’s Strategic Deadlock
Entering the second month of the war with Iran, the United States has delivered substantial military effects without articulating a viable political end state—a...
Swift End to Iran War Appears Unlikely
Hopes for a quick resolution to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran faded following a prime-time address by President Donald Trump. In his speech, Trump...
From Pariah to Power Broker: Pakistan’s Rise as a Key Mediator in the Iran War
A year ago, Pakistan was widely seen as a diplomatic outcast. Today, it has emerged as a trusted regional partner and a key mediator...
Trump Claims Victory in Sight but Offers No Exit Plan
The war launched on February 28 by the United States under Donald Trump in coordination with Israel was aimed at dismantling Iran’s military and...
Ending War Without Deal Could Leave Iran Stronger and Gulf Vulnerable
The ongoing conflict between the United States led by Donald Trump and Iran was initially aimed at weakening Iran’s military capability and curbing its...
War Intensifies as Trump Dims Hopes for Iran Ceasefire
The current war began on February 28 when the United States under Donald Trump, alongside Israel, launched strikes targeting Iranian military and strategic sites....