Iran

Donald Trump Shouldn’t Make a Deal with Iran
Trump should abandon the peace talks with Iran and instead focus on creating an alliance consisting of Israel and the Sunni Arab states.

China and Russia Rejoice as the U.S. Cuts Its Global Media
Now is the time for U.S. policymakers to rethink how America conducts information warfare and develop strategies to prioritize influence and psychological operations against adversarial, authoritarian states.

The High Stakes of U.S.-Iran Talks
Should diplomacy collapse, Washington and Jerusalem would be positioned to justify military action against Iran as a last resort.

Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Tehran’s old answers to its problems with America and Israel just don’t work anymore.

These Three Countries Are Backing Russia’s War in Ukraine
Although Russia would like people to think that it is fighting alone in Ukraine, the Russian military relies on foreign military aid to a far greater degree than is usually...

Will Iraq’s Iran-Backed Militias Disarm?
Due to Iraq’s position in the region, the armed paramilitaries increasingly present a challenge for stability.

Tehran’s Berlin Wall Moment Unfolds in Syria and Lebanon
To finish the job, the Trump administration must double down on economic sanctions, strengthen U.S. military deterrence in the region, and work with regional allies to dismantle Tehran’s remaining influence.

Iran’s Tareq-class Submarines Were Built for Exactly One Thing
If Iranian threats of a preemptive strike against American military assets are to be believed, it seems obvious that the target of such a strike would be Diego Garcia. Here’s...

Why It’s Time for the U.S. Navy to Take Iran’s Submarine Threat Seriously
The combination of stealth, maneuverability, and firepower makes the Ghadir-class a dangerous threat in specific contexts, particularly in ambush scenarios or anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategies.

Patriot Missile Batteries Are Headed to the Middle East
The Patriot is being transferred from South Korea to support American security efforts in the Middle East.

The Houthis’ Road to Nowhere
Despite rumors of high-level assassinations and the destruction of secret facilities, it is too early to declare the American campaign in Yemen a success. Still, there is reason to believe...

An America First Approach to Syria
We should accept that we cannot solve Syria’s problems, at least not right now, and so should not waste precious time and resources on local politics.