Top Iranian General Soleimani Killed in American Drone Strike
Iranian air defenders accidentally shoot down a commercial jet during retaliatory strikes.
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Soleimani Assassination Divorced from Strategy
The United States should disengage from the Middle East and focus on China.
EU Shields Companies from Trump’s New Sanctions on Iran
Europe, together with China and Russia, is honoring the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
Europe Can Stand Up to American Threats on Iran
If America forces European companies to pull out, China would benefit.
Trump Further Isolates America by Withdrawing from Iran Deal
The president defies all other major powers by canceling the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Europe Doesn’t Know How to Handle Trump, Macron Runs Tight Operation
Deferring to America is a hard habit to kick
Locating the “Real” Country, Putting Germany First and NATO Solidarity
The small towns and countryside aren’t the “real” country. They’re half the country.
Trump Leaves Iran Nuclear Deal in Limbo
Trump refuses to certify Iran’s compliance, but he won’t cancel the agreement either.
Rebutting Trump’s Arguments for Canceling the Iran Nuclear Deal
The arguments for repealing the nuclear agreement are variously misguided and dishonest.
Trump Treats Foreign Policy Like Reality TV
The American is keeping everyone guessing about his decision on the Iran nuclear deal.
Trump, Who Accused Spies of Fabricating Evidence, Pressures Spies to Fabricate Evidence
The president blamed the intelligence community for the war in Iraq but expects them to do the same for Iran.
Worry More About Iran Than North Korea
North Korea is unlikely to trigger a war. Iran just might.
Donald Trump Wants Conflict with Iran
The American is determined to declare Iran noncompliant, whatever the truth.
The Future of the Middle East is Turkey, Iran and Islamic Socialism
Turkey and Iran are the region’s natural hegemons. Islam and socialism provide the necessary social glue.
After Mosul Falls, What Then?
The Iranians, Russians, Saudis and Turks are all jockeying for influence in Iraq while America looks on wearily.