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Robert Farley: Iran Deal Details Remain Unclear, Kharg Island Threat Was Probably Jawboning
University of Kentucky senior lecturer Robert Farley is skeptical of President Donald Trump’s peace deal announcement, arguing that recent threats…
Jonathan Schanzer: Stop Talking About Proportionality and Force Iran to Capitulate, Cuba Is Next After the Straight Is Resolved
Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Jonathan Schanzer reacts to the retaliatory strikes on Iran, arguing, “We…
John Bolton: Proportional Response Is Wrong, Iran Sees American Desperation for a Deal Every Day We Don’t Use Significant Force
Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs John Bolton argues that Trump is eager to make a deal,…
KT McFarland: Iran Will Blink Before Trump Does, USAID Defunding Is Driving Right-of-Center Wave Across Latin America
Former Deputy National Security Advisor K. T. McFarland explains why the U.S. needs Gulf Arab nations as partners and urges…
Zuhdi Jasser: Trump Is Right That Two More Weeks of Kinetic Operations Will Likely Be Needed in Iran
American Islamic Forum for Democracy President and former U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the latest in Iran negotiations…
Liel Leibovitz: Iran Strategy Appears to Lack Clear Goals
Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz expresses frustration that Iran could emerge from negotiations still in power—and still expecting compensation from the…
Richard Goldberg: Project Freedom Is Already Trickling Oil Through the Strait, Oil Price Cliff Predictions Are Overstated
Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg discusses the latest developments in Iran and why President Trump's strategy…
James Fitzpatrick: Iran Is Not Stronger After Losing Its Navy and Economy
Center to Advance Security in America Director James Fitzpatrick says President Donald Trump will find another way to help victims…
Menahem Merhavy: Iran’s Regime Is Broken But Not Finished, Opening the Strait Requires Force and No Deal Can Substitute for It
Menahem Merhavy, senior fellow at the Harry Truman Institute at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, breaks down Why Iran’s regime…