The Israeli government has never tried to hide its larger objective: weaken the sponsor of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israel is really fighting against Iran.
Target: Iran
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War & Peace
Six Things to Know As Israel Ramps Up Its Assault on Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have long been linked to violence in Gaza — that’s why a ceasefire is key to resolving both conflicts.
The Pentagon Goes to School
The Pentagon’s funding of universities is rising once again, and it goes well beyond the usual suspects.
Why, in its Current Duel with Israel, Hezbollah will Prevail, as in 2006
The massive destruction caused by Israel’s air force, the national unity that the invasion forged behind Hezbollah, and Hezbollah’s political and military tactics enabled it to inflict Israel’s first major defeat.
A Ceasefire Is Not Enough in Gaza
Israel is escalating in the West Bank, against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and against Iran. The Biden administration must put maximum pressure on its ally.
The Sphinx and the Sultan
Biden’s bear hug of Netanyahu caused Washington’s Mideast policy to crash and burn.
The Law of Force or the Force of Law
Global governance needs a reboot.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and the Race to Oblivion
The next president will face fateful decisions regarding the production and possible use of nukes, whether in the bilateral nuclear relationship between the U.S. and Russia or the trilateral one that incorporates China.
Does Iran Want to Revive Nuclear Deal with West?
Even if Iran is willing, a new deal is not going to be easy.
Why Ukraine Invaded Russia
How many more mistakes will Putin make before Russians give up on him?