Washington can’t bomb its way to a new maritime order.
Hormuz Without a Peace
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Iran
Washington Invoked Iran’s Human Rights Abuses to Justify War
Then the administration neglected to bring human rights to the negotiating table.
Applying the Imperial Rule in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration rejects international law but demands Iranian compliance.
Why the Post-War Reality Belongs to Iran
Whatever the fate of the current ceasefire, Iran has won the first round of the conflict.
America’s AI War Has No Civilian Stop Rule
The Pentagon is speeding up the path from data to strike without a rule requiring a pause, independent audit, and public accounting after grave civilian harm.
Trump and FIFA Score an Own Goal
A game that once transcended borders is increasingly trapped by power, politics, and obscene amounts of money and technology.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.
Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War
A well-funded media outlet pushes regime change in Iran. Who’s paying the bills?
The Persistence of “Israel First”
Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”
Trump’s Carter Nightmare in Iran
The uranium Washington could not take by force is now a test of American statecraft.