Donald Trump
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Middle East
How the Battle for the Strait of Hormuz Is Redefining the Balance of Power in the Gulf
Iran’s control over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fundamentally transformed Gulf security calculations and the future of…
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Middle East
Canceling the Nidal Hasan Execution Livestream Leaves America’s Killing Machine Intact
The White House’s decision to call off the live broadcast of the first U.S. military execution in 65 years does…
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Security & Defense
The Washington-Moscow Diesel Deal: A Diplomatic Gain Without a Guarantee of Ukraine Peace
The U.S.-Russia energy agreement demonstrates Washington’s willingness to negotiate directly with Moscow, but it does not resolve the underlying deadlock…
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International Relations
The Pro-Ukraine Right Is Running Out of Excuses for Trump
Donald Trump’s renewed alignment with Vladimir Putin leaves his conservative pro-Ukraine defenders without credible justification.
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International Relations
Xerxes in Athens, Rubio at an Impasse
Anti-Iranian sentiment can be examined on three levels.
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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.