Trump May Not Be Able to End This War
The Islamic Republic is designed to endure crises and fight asymmetric conflicts.
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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.
A Strongman at The Hague
Rodrigo Duterte once seemed invincible. How did he end up on the verge of facing real justice?
Netanyahu’s Very Useful War
The Israeli leader is trying to make the Iran war work to his political advantage. He may not succeed.
The Obvious Is Taking Its Revenge on Trump
The reasons other U.S. presidents avoided war with Iran are becoming all too evident.
The Iranian Regime Doubles Down
Trump was hoping for an Iranian Delcy Rodríguez. Instead, he may have produced an Iranian Kim Jong Un.
Why Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Is Still Useful
For more than a decade, he has been known more as a regime opponent than as a supporter.
Meet the Nepo-tollah
Iran’s new supreme leader has little to recommend him and a lot to overcome.