A range of U.S. policies have been deliberately designed to provoke an Iranian response.
For Iranians, The War Has Already Begun
In Iran, U.S. sanctions are producing a level of suffering comparable to that of wartime.
Bolton in Wonderland
The only upside to Bolton’s dangerous aggression toward Iran is that it may put him too far out in front of Trump.
Could Trump Really Launch a War With Iran?
It’s unpopular at home and abroad, and regional politics don’t favor it. But we should take neocons like Bolton at their word.
As Washington Vacillates, Asia’s Alliances Are Shifting
Alliances and rivalries are reshuffling as Asian countries try to make sense of the Trump administration’s belligerent and erratic foreign policy.
Actually, Trump Loves Chinese Goods — So Long as they Make Him Richer
Trump rallied to save a major Chinese firm right in the middle of a trade war of his own making. Why?
Trump’s Iran Sanctions Are an Obvious Prelude to War
Maybe Trump really thinks sanctions will produce a “better” Iran deal. More likely, they’re designed to justify conflict.
Trump and the Neocons Are Exploiting an Iran Protest Movement They Know Nothing About
Iranians are protesting conditions worsened by U.S. policies, but Washington’s hawks see only an opportunity for regime change.
‘De-certifying’ the Iran Deal May Be Trump’s Most Reckless Decision Yet
Iran is complying with the nuclear deal. Trump, on the other hand, is risking a war — and torching U.S. credibility.
The Great Convergence with Iran
What the Iran deal means for Tehran’s nuclear program — and for the future of the Middle East.