An analysis of the Washington think tanks that promoted the Iran war, highlighting their historical role in advocating for the Iraq invasion.
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Incoherent strategic goals and the “credibility trap” of maximalist rhetoric threaten to transform tactical military victories into a long-term strategic failure.
Washington must deepen its partnership with Iraqi Kurdistan by providing air defenses to counter Iranian-backed militia strikes and ensure regional stability.
Washington’s planned Hormuz blockade is a high-stakes gamble that threatens global energy markets and risks a naval showdown with major powers.
Netanyahu’s intensification of strikes on Lebanon serves as a violent rejection of the US-Iran ceasefire, aiming to restore deterrence through collective punishment.
An analysis of why applying the Biblical “Esther” narrative to Donald Trump and modern Israel misinterprets history, theology, and regional political realities.
India maintains a precarious silence to safeguard critical oil imports and diverse strategic ties, ceding the diplomatic spotlight to rival Pakistan.
Washington’s temporary de-escalation with Tehran prioritizes maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving Lebanon’s sovereignty and Gulf security in precarious limbo.
The U.S. naval blockade of Hormuz following failed talks in Pakistan threatens to drive global oil prices toward $200 per barrel.
Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon serves as a coercive precursor to political negotiations aimed at disarming Hezbollah and sidelining Iran.