Middle East
Iran war marks the end of American primacy as we know it
For states that had opted to depend on US protection, this should be a wake-up call
May 08, 2026
Middle East
QiOSK
Expert: Iran war cost $72 billion over first two months
The Pentagon has badly undervalued the expense of the conflict, according to an independent estimate
May 07, 2026
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
May 07, 2026
Washington Politics
Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting
War brings out the best — and worst — in Americans, especially in industry, Capitol Hill and Wall Street
May 06, 2026
Middle East
'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table
The military and diplomatic situation in the Persian Gulf bears virtually no similarity to that in 1972. Here's why.
May 06, 2026
Middle East
The Persian Gulf is blowing up. These 3 obstacles explain why.
Iran might have won the strategic contest, but the current impasse is frightening
May 05, 2026
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