The Islamic Republic’s Predatory Contract With Its People
No one would agree to the terms that Iran’s regime has forced on its citizens.
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What I Saw in Mashhad
Visiting Iran during the unrest in January, I found the accounts of both state and opposition media to be exercises in cognitive dissonance.
Trump’s Head-Scratching Turn Toward China
The president’s very personal approach to diplomacy poses real threats to American security.
What Trump Fails to Grasp About Iran
The president’s threats reinforce the regime’s siege mentality.
The Online World Where Iranians Were Free
Iran’s internet blackout is yet another act of state violence.
What the Greenland Crisis Teaches Europe About Trump
European leaders may have averted catastrophe for now, but they still have to settle a crucial debate about how to handle the president.
What Iranians Want From Trump
I asked Iranians whether they wanted U.S. intervention. The answers surprised me.
Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw
Will Republicans in Congress ever step in?
America vs. the World
President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.
The Ex-President Who Went to Prison
Nicolas Sarkozy’s memoir is a masterpiece of unintentional comedy.