Iran’s Supreme Leadership Passes to Mojtaba: A Transfer That Redefines the Republic
The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader is not merely a political succession — it is a redefinition of what the...
How Britain Tried to Thread the Needle — And Largely Failed
Threading a needle in foreign policy — finding a position that satisfies competing demands from different audiences — is one of the most difficult...
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Experts Will Bring Real Combat Experience to Allied Militaries
When Ukrainian technical specialists travel to partner nations to assist with drone defense, they will bring something that no textbook or training program can...
The European Question: Will Khamenei’s Death Open a Window for Diplomacy?
European governments have spent decades trying to maintain a channel of engagement with Iran, believing that diplomacy offers better prospects for managing Iranian behavior...
The Iran Nuclear Standoff: Diplomacy, Strikes, and the Search for a Deal
The Iran nuclear standoff as described in President Trump's State of the Union Address is a story of military action, defiance, and tentative diplomacy....
Iran-US Talks: Khamenei’s Dual Message — Military Threats and Nuclear Diplomacy in Tandem
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei sent two seemingly contradictory messages on Tuesday: he endorsed the ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States while simultaneously...