Iran Is Trying to Defeat America in the Living Room
The regime knows that its best ally against American power is American public opinion.
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The Trouble With Seizing Kharg Island
The Trump administration is contemplating a move that could end or escalate the Iran war.
The Slow, Then Sudden, Death of the Hawkish Democrat
In 2002, most ambitious Democrats supported a Middle Eastern war. In 2026, most oppose it.
The Incredible Story of the Cartel Olympics
A Mexican athlete said he was kidnapped and forced to compete for his life in a tournament of gangs. But was he actually playing a different game?
Israel Is Missing Its Big Chance in Lebanon
The Lebanese are furious with Hezbollah, but Israel keeps giving it more reasons to fight.
The Same War, on a Loop
We’ve gotten all too used to missile alerts, existential anxiety, and suspicions of political bad faith.
Trump May Not Be Able to End This War
The Islamic Republic is designed to endure crises and fight asymmetric conflicts.
Snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz
With Iran threatening to attack, points of entry to the strait are ready to turn into sprawling maritime parking lots, filled with idle ships waiting for their escorts.
The Disappearing Off-Ramp in Iran
The options for ending the war keep getting fewer and worse.
An Achievable Goal in Iran
Instead of regime change, try regime weakening.