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U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) speaks at a protest outside the Capitol during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026
Washington Politics

Sen. Van Hollen: Iran war is illegal and we cannot fund another dime

In an interview with RS, the senator discusses Israeli influence in the US, whether Libya was a mistake, and more

Robert Kagan
Washington Politics

Robert Kagan: Sometimes US intervention is worth blowback

In a wide-ranging interview with RS, the hawkish historian talks primacy, neoconservatives, and why he opposes the war in Iran

They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
Middle East

They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.

History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot

King George II statute
Washington Politics

Seeing in real time why founders kicked monarchy to the curb

They had flaws but these men had real notions about the use of military power and who should wield it. We should listen.

gaza
Middle East

Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications

The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies