The cycle of violence: From Israel-Palestine to Iran and back
Summary The United States and Israel’s war in Iran has meaningfully shifted political dynamics in the Middle East…
Ukraine, Iran, and the strains on Russian and American power
Summary of the issue Ukraine and Iran may prove the nemeses of Russian and American ambitions. In February…
How the Iran war benefits China’s global ambitions
The United States and Israel fought Iran, and China won. America’s setback with Iran has widened a lane…
Iran war reverberations: A nadir for Asia’s economic security
Strategic planners across Asia have frequently lamented that the region confronts the worst security environment since the end…
The political consequences of the Iran war
If Robert Kagan and other early opponents of the war in Iran are right, the conflict will end…
Most Americans say the Iran war is bad for America
As the Iran war reaches a critical juncture, the Trump administration and Iran appear to prefer extending a…
How can Europe shape the Iran war’s aftermath?
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran, encompassing the Persian Gulf and Lebanon, has revealed Europe at its worst. Looking…
Avoid any temporary deal on Iran’s nukes
According to press reports, the Trump administration and surviving elements of Iran’s government disagreed last week over whether…
Equality as a guiding principle for US policy on Israel-Palestine
Executive summary Global attention on Israel-Palestine has understandably focused on Gaza since October 7, 2023. But a parallel…
Why Iran’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz matters
On Monday, March 16, Brookings experts Samantha Gross and Caitlin Talmadge sat down with Melanie W. Sisson to…
Iraq must not be a staging ground for war with Iran
Iraq finds itself caught in the crossfire of Israeli and American strikes against Iran. Unlike the Arab Gulf…
The global implications of the US military operation in Venezuela
The potential ripple effects of the United States’ military operation in Venezuela on January 3, 2026 extend well…