Iran’s War Within
admin The Islamic Republic’s ultimate target remains its own people.
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The Ticking Clock on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump said it himself in June—military force won’t open the waterway, and energy reserves are quickly winding down.
The Mess the Iran War Made
America has to rethink how it moves resources, fights wars, and deters adversaries.
Pete Hegseth’s Reckless Message to Helicopter Pilots
The secretary of defense is making one of the most dangerous jobs in America more lethal.
China’s Tech Bubble
Keeping out the world’s best tech promises to stymie innovation.
Trump Has Only Terrible Choices With Iran
Some involve accepting Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz. The rest call for escalation.
Where the War Is Still a War
The southern coast of Iran is still getting battered. Some Iranians want their government’s hawks to see for themselves.
The Multistate Solution to the Middle East
A regional bargain won’t deliver Israeli-Palestinian peace overnight, but it could reverse the trajectory toward endless conflict.
NATO Is Going Strong, Actually
Trump hasn’t made the alliance less resilient or less necessary.
Canada Should Start Talking With Iran
Restoring diplomatic ties doesn’t necessarily benefit the Islamic Republic and can even help its opponents.