Iran war confirms regime resilience and Hormuz leverage but exposes critical US assumption failures.
Browsing: Doctrine
China dominates Latin American trade and infrastructure. US needs DFC, Ex-Im Bank, and fair arbitration to compete. Carrots, not just sticks.
US AI-First doctrine transforms warfare through algorithmic decision-making, demonstrated in Iran conflict and requiring Israel’s systemic adoption.
Iran adopts Israel’s escalation doctrine, striking Dimona after Natanz attack to create mutual unpredictability and challenge traditional deterrence.
Israel’s opaque nuclear arsenal and low-use thresholds pose existential risks as regional wars expand and international oversight remains absent.
Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel’s Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon. 600 killed, 750,000 displaced.
Israel’s greatest weapon was fear—now failing. October 7, Iranian missiles shatter invincibility. Psychological doctrine collapses.
“America First” collides with Iran war reality: US attacks absent threat, aligning with Israeli interests.
As the U.S. pivots to its hemisphere, Europe must declare its own Monroe Doctrine; self-reliance is no longer optional.