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If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse

If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse

Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal. President Donald Trump is desperate to sell the…
It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different

It’s been 18 months since the last war in Lebanon. This time it’s different

Beirut, Lebanon  —  Lebanon is a nation that’s no stranger to war, but this conflict feels different. Just 18 months…
Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war

Epic flurry: How Trump’s words on Iran have yo-yoed over three weeks of war

Over the course of nearly a month since the first US strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump has yo-yoed from…
How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame

How Israel killing leaders in Iran could complicate Trump’s search for an endgame

Israel compares its assassinations of the top level of Iran’s leadership to severing the head of an octopus. A campaign…
Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to

Why Trump may not be able to TACO in Iran — even if he wants to

Wars, unlike illegal tariffs, cannot be switched on and off to meet a president’s whims or to permanently shore up…
In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box

In the Persian Gulf, Trump risks opening a Pandora’s box

Doha, Qatar  —  With his latest Iran ultimatum looming on the near horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed an…
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course

Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course

On Friday, President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” his war with Iran. But a day later, he…
From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion

From Minneapolis to Iran, Trump’s strategy is coercion, not persuasion

Wars of choice, at home and abroad, have become the defining feature of President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term. From…
The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz

The Tanker War: How history is repeating itself on the Strait of Hormuz

As President Donald Trump looks at ordering US Navy ships to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, for…
Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released

Have we seen the last of the Epstein files? Lawmakers and victims want more released

A transparency law passed by Congress has forced the release of more Epstein files than ever before, but some lawmakers…
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