Tehran exploits Europe-US rifts, offering nuclear and strait concessions to fracture Washington’s pressure campaign.
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An analysis of the Washington think tanks that promoted the Iran war, highlighting their historical role in advocating for the Iraq invasion.
The collapse of Kushner and Witkoff’s amateur diplomacy with Tehran underscores the dangers of replacing technical expertise with theatrical, transactional deal-making.
The parallels between Iraq and Iran highlight a failure to prosecute historical war crimes, enabling a repeat of illegal, unilateral military aggression.
Islamabad hosts a critical geopolitical pivot as American regional hegemony recedes and Iranian resistance converts into permanent diplomatic leverage.
Looming midterm elections pressure the White House toward a hasty Iran deal, potentially sacrificing long-term national security for lower gas prices.
Achieving a lasting settlement with Iran requires the United States to restrain Israeli military actions and restore traditional diplomatic order.
Conflicting U.S. and Israeli war aims jeopardize the effectiveness of the Iran campaign,leaving the Islamic Republic resilient despite significant leadership losses.
Vice President JD Vance’s political standing erodes as he navigates public humiliation and a strategic rift over the escalating war with Iran.
Europe and Asia face catastrophic energy shortages and industrial decline as the war in Iran shatters global supply chains and fuel reserves.