Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are smart enough to know not to rely so much on the United States anymore.
Another Blow against Pax Americana
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War & Peace
The Mecca Defense Accord: A Muslim NATO?
Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia all have long-festering feuds with their neighbors.
The Iran War Hits Home
Recent attacks on U.S. water systems show how asymmetric retaliation can turn a foreign conflict into a homeland-security problem.
The Real Cost of the Military’s Pacific Buildup
To prepare for a possible war with China, the U.S. military has put Hawai’i on the front lines of a potential nuclear conflict.
Is Congress Now Irrelevant on Issues of War and Peace?
Repeated Senate defeats of war powers measures point to a weakening congressional role, expanding presidential authority, and a shift in how U.S. foreign policy is made—with implications for Iran and future crises.
The New Apologists for American Empire
Defying longstanding norms, the Trump administration is openly bragging about empire.
What Was America Attacking in Iraq?
The militias the United States just bombed are embedded in Iraq’s security system. That’s the problem.
The Strings Attached to Saudi Nuclear Cooperation
Trump turns the security umbrella into an instrument of geopolitical leverage.
Getting Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran Back on Track
Even the Trump administration may soon realize that only multilateral negotiations can break the current deadlock.
Applying the Lessons of Ireland to Iran
What does the Good Friday Agreement say about the prospects of ending the war in Iran?