“Iran, with 35 years of preparation and a strategy calibrated to outlast rather than outgun, may be winning the war.”
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“Trump will at some point declare that his Iran mission is accomplished, but it likely won’t be because the United States has achieved its political goals.”
“Iran has surely been hammered by air strikes, and lost its navy and air force, but Iran as a whole continues to defend itself.”
“If your head and your heart is not in it when you go to war, it’s going to be a lot more difficult to accomplish your objectives.”
“The choice now is not between hawkishness and compassion—but between exerting dominance and exercising a complete power.”
“The conflict is not merely a regional security issue, but a transformative event likely to reshape global energy markets.”
“Taiwan should follow the Iranian lead, deemphasizing major platforms like fighter jets and capital ships while fielding a bevy of drones and stealthy missile corvettes.
“The decision to end the conflict ultimately rests with three key non-Arab actors: the United States, Israel, and Iran.”
“He remains a product of the war, the Guards, and Ali Khamenei’s system of loyal advancement.”
“Missile launches, public messaging, and digital activity combine to produce a cumulative effect of intimidation, attrition, and demoralization.”