The High-Risk, Low-Reward Blockade of Hormuz
Americans may not have the stamina for the economic pain and military losses ahead.
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Why Trump Chose Vance to Negotiate With Iran
There is no overlap between what America is demanding and what Iran is offering.
Viktor Orbán Could Actually Lose
The Hungarian leader faces an energized opposition—and questions about whether he would accept defeat.
Reasons to Be Hopeful in Iran
How a deal could change the country for the better.
America Looks Like a Paper Tiger
The U.S. showed great tactical capabilities in the Iran war, but Iran emerged the winner at a strategic level.
The Forgotten War That Iran Already Won
Tehran fought for decades to prevent Israeli-Palestinian peace.
A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here
America’s adversaries are uniting as its own coalition falls apart.
Trump’s Fundamental Misunderstanding in Iran
What makes the nation suffer helps the regime thrive.
The Iranian Opposition’s Urgent Task
A fractious movement is coming to recognize the need for common ground.
Someday in Tehran
The heartbreak of hoping for a democratic Iran