Seven months into the conflict, Washington can still destroy targets. What it has not shown is how the war ends.
Trump Can Escalate the Iran War But He Still Has No Clear Endgame
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Middle East & North Africa
Muslim Americans Organize Amid Spike in Islamophobia
The wars against immigrants and Iran have helped to ratchet up of anti-Muslim sentiment.
Trying to Choke Off the Weapons Behind Gaza
A citizen network is using the supply chain as a battlefield.
Pakistan’s “Fresh” Proposals to End Iran-U.S. Conflict
Opening the Strait of Hormuz has become the number one U.S. goal.
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.
Another Blow against Pax Americana
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are smart enough to know not to rely so much on the United States anymore.
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.