Trump does not look desperate to end the war in Iran
There’s an old line, sometimes attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, that the best way to solve 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…
Trump’s dangerous Taiwan gamble | Brookings
During the run-up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, he remained ambiguous about his views on…
5 ways the Strait of Hormuz standoff could end
Despite the US and Iran exchanging fire and new missile attacks aimed at the United Arab Emirates this…
Is time still on Vladimir Putin’s side?
“I suggested a little bit of a ceasefire, and I think he might do that,” President Donald Trump…
Is China’s military as strong as it looks?
Ryan Hass speaks with Jon Czin and John Culver, a top expert on China’s military, about how sweeping…
Trump wants the war with Iran to end. Does Iran?
Are the US and Iran on the verge of a full peace agreement — or a return to…
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…
Iran’s nuclear program was the main reason for the war. What happened to it?
The focus of the US-Iran war — and now the negotiations over the US-Iran ceasefire — has shifted…
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants: Is that a war crime?
For someone who claims to be unconcerned about the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump seems increasingly desperate…
The Iran conflict’s energy shocks are not yet fully realized
The United States and Israel began their attacks on Iran one month ago. Due to Iran’s retaliatory actions,…
Why Trump can’t just declare victory in Iran
One way or another, President Donald Trump would like you to believe the war in Iran is wrapping…