Middle East
Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust
First of all, if Washington establishmentarians like the idea, there must be something seriously wrong with it
April 13, 2026
First of all, if Washington establishmentarians like the idea, there must be something seriously wrong with it
There are significant obstacles in the way of a potential breakthrough in Islamabad this weekend
Trump admin is pushing deals for weapons that often haven’t been built yet
Trump must get back to basics, and his promises to the American people. In order to do that he must put this relationship in its proper place.
Tel Aviv has made a habit of breaking ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. Now leaders are saying they are not a full party to the one brokered with Iran.
Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track
