The Iranian military is focused on deterring external threats not launching an attack on its adversaries.
Complicating Trump Administration Claims About Iranian Threat
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US-China Trade War: Stepping Away from the Brink
Trump’s trade war with China could quickly morph into a shooting war.
Trump’s Bromance with Kim Is Gross, But Let the Love Letters Continue
Despite the failed summit, relations between the U.S. and North Korea are much better than they were 18 months ago.
A Vital Primer on the Push for War in Iran
Americans — including those in the White House — know little about Iran and its history with the United States. A new book wants to change that.
Wait, You’re Sanctioning Us?!
It’s time for the world to blacklist Trump, his associates, and his businesses.
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.
The U.S. Is a Climate Rogue State. The World Should Treat It Like One.
It’s time for the world to consider sanctioning the U.S. and companies who benefit from its efforts to undermine climate action.
Is Trump Moderating on Foreign Policy? Not in the Least.
Trump’s leading foreign policy advisers are obsessed with Iran and making dangerous moves from East Asia to the Middle East.
Darkness at High Noon in Korea
With governments on both sides of the DMZ extinguishing what little remained of the “sunshine era” of engagement, the peninsula is lurching toward a new period of darkness.
Even After the Cuba Deal, Latin America Is Still Leery of Obama. Here’s Why.
Despite progress with Cuba, the Obama administration has done little to dispel doubts about Washington’s intentions towards its neighbors to the south.