Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”
The Persistence of “Israel First”
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Middle East & North Africa
Trump’s Carter Nightmare in Iran
The uranium Washington could not take by force is now a test of American statecraft.
Half a Dozen ‘Ceasefires’ Later, the Attack on Iran Has Exposed the Limits of U.S.-Israeli Hegemony
In Iran, Trump and Netanyahu thought they could impose imperialism on the cheap — but it turns out not everyone is playing that game.
The Rise of the “Conflict-Permanence” Industry
Gaza is a tragic example of how a business has been created around the administering of crisis.
Trump Is Using the Wrong Talking Points on Iran
The U.S. president wants to repeat the Venezuela scenario. But it’s not that easy.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
The Unclosed Strait
The passage of Chinese ships through the Strait of Hormuz undermines Washington’s victory narrative.
Washington Is Making Hezbollah’s Case
No deeply embedded armed actor has ever been sustainably disarmed by coercion alone.
The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum
The electric car Is the only winner in the latest Iran War.
Rolling Ultimatums Don’t Make Strategy
Trump’s Iran policy keeps pressure alive, but permanent pressure is not the same as control.