Perceptions of Weakness
In his panic-stricken effort to disentangle America from the Middle Eastern mess, Trump now appears to be falling into line with Tehran’s wishes.
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In his panic-stricken effort to disentangle America from the Middle Eastern mess, Trump now appears to be falling into line with Tehran’s wishes.
Western political will and good intentions are no match for a complex reality rife with conflicting interests and ideologies.
Donald Trump seems to have given up on Taiwan’s long-term future.
In Iran, Donald Trump is showing us what a populist war looks like.
Orbán’s defeat should scare the hell out of populist authoritarians.
After the failure of ceasefire talks in Islamabad, the United States remains at war with Iran and Trump’s priority is to liberate the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
Where local collaboration is absent, foreign intervention imposes enormous costs or simply stalls. Where it exists, intervention can succeed with surprising velocity.
Monuments don’t create legacy; they merely memorialise it.
The CCP will certainly take advantage should Iran turn into a major distraction for the US.
Laura K. Field’s smart new book takes a critical look at MAGA’s Ivy League intellectuals.
An interview with Dr Shmuel Bar.
Too often, the UN’s valuable field work is overshadowed by cynical political posturing. As a result, collecting annual dues from member states has become more difficult.
Operation Epic Fury is not just about Iran.
In this week’s column, I reflect on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei—and why it may be a moment for cautious celebration.
The assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei has opened a narrow window for regime change in Tehran.