Tag: Argument
Why Iran’s Lego Clips Are Anything but ‘Stupid’
Marco Rubio should not dismiss this new and highly effective form of propaganda.
Only China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran War
Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf.
How Could Iran Happen? An Autopsy.
The president’s war on the “deep state” led directly to his debacle in the Middle East.
Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back
Iran’s long-running security strategy hasn’t survived the current war.
Why the United States Should Recognize Somaliland
U.S. allies won’t love it, but American interests come first.
Turkey’s Kurdish Peace Process Is Not About Erdogan
The government’s negotiations with the PKK will succeed because they are driven by geopolitical threats rather than domestic concerns.
Cognitive Dissonance Dominates Hormuz
Ships can’t navigate a reality that exists only in Trump’s head.
The ‘Stability-Instability Paradox’ Comes for Markets
This is not yet an economic catastrophe, but it could very easily become one.
A Pact Without Impact
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement faces all the classic challenges of an alliance with none of the unifying elements.
The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It
Tehran has long called for greater cooperation among Muslim states. The Mecca pact is not what it had in mind.