Iran’s strategy for war with the US

Tehran isn't likely to easily fold if/when Trump attacks. This means that the longer a military confrontation drags out, the more untenable Washington's position becomes.

Bilal Saab

Will Nuclear Weapons Make A Comeback?

Last month,the United Stateswithdrew from a landmark missile treaty withRussia. Another crucial arms control treaty, the New START agreement, is set to expire in early 2021.Chinaand several other…

Eric Brewer

Iran Declines an Off-Ramp Overture

Tehran has doubled down on a course of diplomatic brinkmanship that may inadvertently consolidate the Western alliance. President Rouhani spurned a long-planned overture by French President Macron to…

Joseph Braude

Trump and Johnson Face Scrutiny at Home

As world leaders gathered this week in New York for the 74th UN General Assembly, trouble was brewing back in Washington and London for both Trump and Johnson, respectively. Britain’s Supreme Court…

Ali El Shamy