Donald Trump
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Politics & Society
Why Is Trump’s Base Nervous?
War-related economic pressures are threatening Trump’s electoral support ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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Security & Defense
What Is Trump’s Project? Where Do We Stand in the Game?
Trump is seeking to turn military failure into political gains by shifting pressure into Iran’s domestic arena.
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Security & Defense
Equations and Prospects: Six Months After the War
Six months after the war, Iran has altered regional calculations by creating new military, geopolitical, and economic leverage.
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Asia
Perception-Building Crisis in the United States
U.S. public opinion is increasingly turning away from continued war with Iran.
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Economy & Business
Return to Sanctions: Making Up for Military Failure Through Economic Pressure
Following its military failure, the United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran.
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Security & Defense
Attacks on 20 Pentagon Bases: The Heavy Cost of War for the United States
The war with Iran has increased U.S. costs and intensified pressure to bring the conflict to an end.
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Security & Defense
Why U.S. Hostility Toward Iran Persists
U.S. pressure and regional rivalry have deepened Iran’s distrust and reinforced its deterrence logic.
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International Relations
Has Netanyahu’s Influence in Washington Declined?
The costs of war and divisions within the Trump administration have constrained Netanyahu’s ability to influence U.S. policy.
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Atlas Exclusive
Does the U.S. Congress Have the Power—or the Will—to Restrain a Potential Military Conflict With Iran?
In discussions of a possible war between the United States and Iran, the U.S. Congress—an important institutional variable—is often treated…
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Economy & Business
Jeffrey Sachs Warns Iran Against Trusting U.S. Commitments
Iran can limit the impact of U.S. sanctions by expanding non-dollar trade.