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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.

Africa After Aid

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 05:00
Cuts have revealed the continent's economic resilience.

The Postliberal Superpower

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 05:00
What abandoning democratic allies will cost America.

Why Escalation Favors Iran

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 05:00
America and Israel may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Iran’s Fair-Weather Friends

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 05:00
Why Shiite militias in Iraq are mostly staying on the sidelines.

Israel After the Iran War

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 13:56
The false promise of total victory.

The Mirage of a New Middle East

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 06:00
War with Iran won’t reshape the region the way America wants.

Will China Overplay Its Hand?

Fri, 06/03/2026 - 06:00
How Beijing’s confidence will shake up the Trump-Xi summit.

The Coming Showdown Over Cuba

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:00
How escalating U.S. pressure could reshape the island.

Why China Won’t Help Iran

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:00
Beijing cares about the oil, not the regime.

The Abiding Question of the Iranian Bomb

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 06:00
America needs a plan for Tehran's nuclear program.

America and Israel’s War to Remake the Middle East

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 06:00
The perils for the region—and the alliance.

Is Hezbollah Still a Threat?

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 06:00
Iran’s favorite proxy is down but not out.

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