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The Stunning Failure of Iranian Deterrence

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 05:00
And why it augurs a more dangerous world.

Can Mexico Avoid a Confrontation With the United States?

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 05:00
How Sheinbaum can counter Trump’s threats.

The Gulf Goes Backward

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 05:00
The Iran war is returning the Gulf to a more insular, conflict-prone era.

How to Raise the Odds of Regime Change in Iran

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 05:00
America can make it easier for Iranians to revolt.

The Lasting Wounds of the War in Ukraine

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 05:00
Both Russia and Ukraine will struggle to reintegrate millions of veterans.

Europe Cannot Be a Military Power

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 05:00
Why defense integration could fracture the continent.

Good Riddance to Corporate Social Responsibility

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 05:00
The end of an unnecessary fiction.

Why Russia Is Watching Iran Burn

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 05:00
The Kremlin is in no hurry to save its closest partner in the Middle East.

How Takaichi Can Triumph

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 05:00
And what others can learn from Japan's embrace of American power.

How Latin America Failed Venezuela

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
The region’s divisions helped precipitate U.S. intervention.

The Hormuz Minefield

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
In the strait, Iran holds the advantage—and America has no good options.

The New Khamenei

Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:00
How America and Israel solved Iran’s succession problem.

The Dangers of a Weak Iran

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 05:00
A wounded Islamic Republic can still threaten the world.

The Autonomous Battlefield

Thu, 12/03/2026 - 05:00
The U.S. military isn’t ready for it.

America’s Endangered AI

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 05:00
How weak cyberdefenses threaten U.S. tech dominance.

Iran’s Drone Advantage

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 05:00
The Pentagon copied Tehran's technology but is still struggling to keep up.

The Curse of Middle-Sized Wars

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 05:00
In Iran, Trump risks falling into a familiar trap.

The Trouble With State Capitalism

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 05:00
America is adopting a risky model.

What Is the Endgame in Iran?

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 05:00
Trump needs to figure out what he wants—and quickly.

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