Middle East
A grand bargain is in sight, you just need a 'golden bridge' to get there
A framework for US-Iran peace and for the stability of the region exists. The question is whether there is the political will to build on it.
June 25, 2026
diplomacy
Europe
Trump is blowing his chance to make peace in Ukraine
A serious attempt to end the war means shifting focus from territory, making realistic promises, and bringing all parties to the table
June 16, 2026
QiOSK
'Break their will!' Republicans want Trump to fight Iran, not make deal
Rep. Don Bacon and Sen. Joni Ernst told a CNAS audience that the president looks too eager and that talks were fruitless
June 11, 2026
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
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
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