Middle East
Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation
Washington may view these talks as a standard business transaction, but history has taught Tehran that a compromise with the West is a trap
June 04, 2026
diplomacy
Middle East
Should Trump just end the Iran War without a deal?
Some restrainers argue that forgoing a comprehensive agreement, and the hawkish backlash it inevitably triggers, may be the surest path to ending the conflict.
June 01, 2026
Europe
Why Trump dumped Europe from Iran talks
15 years ago, Western allies were able to solidify the JCPOA but since then have done everything to antagonize the process
May 29, 2026
Europe
Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why.
Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?
May 12, 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
Middle East
Hosting US-Iran talks, Pakistan angles to become the new Oslo
Pakistani officials are hoping the high-profile negotiations will raise their international standing
April 17, 2026
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