Opening the Strait of Hormuz has become the number one U.S. goal.
Pakistan’s “Fresh” Proposals to End Iran-U.S. Conflict
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Iran
Thoughts About the “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” President
Iran may be today, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
The Mecca Accord: A View from Islamabad
For Pakistan, the Accord offers strategic depth, diplomatic flexibility, and a hedge against Indian-Israeli convergence.
The Mecca Pact Wasn’t Built to Corner Iran
And Iran doesn’t see it as a threat.
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.
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.
What Was America Attacking in Iraq?
The militias the United States just bombed are embedded in Iraq’s security system. That’s the problem.
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?
The Pause Over Iran Is a Supply Problem
The U.S. military doesn’t have enough missiles to defend itself and its allies, which has implications beyond the Iran War.