Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The month-long war now under way has done more than degrade Iran’s air defenses and cripple parts of its military-industrial complex - it has upended the diplomatic cast.
Israel has clear objectives south of Litani River, but will face difficulty up north - analysis
The current campaign in southern Lebanon is designed to neutralize the most immediate threats – cross-border infiltration and anti-tank missile fire – while containing long-range Hezbollah fire.
Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
Patience, not speed: key to Israel’s Iran war strategy - analysis
As Israel’s war with Iran drags on, experts urge patience, warning that military gains are gradual and time is critical to weakening Tehran’s capabilities.
Iran's attack on US-UK Diego Garcia base is not a turning point, but a warning - analysis
If Iran’s ballistic capabilities have been underestimated, then what does that say about other Iranian capabilities that may have been underestimated, first and foremost, its nuclear program?
Israel pushes Hezbollah further north in Lebanon - buying time, but not security
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The main theater and focus of attention remains Iran. Nevertheless, Israel perceives an opportunity to significantly change the situation along its northern border as well.
Top counterterror official Joe Kent quits, but poll shows Trump base still backs war - analysis
Not all opposition to war is created equal. There is a difference between an argument about costs and risks, and a narrative that attributes policy to a hidden.
Israel’s illusions about Lebanon persist as tensions with Hezbollah escalate - analysis
With Lebanon’s internal politics and Hezbollah’s influence, Israel must rethink its approach to peace and security.
Strength, memory, and faith: Netanyahu’s wartime worldview - analysis
In his first press conference on Operation Roaring Lion, Netanyahu framed the conflict as part of Israel’s historical resilience, emphasizing the importance of strength for survival.
A changing battlefield: Five takeaways from Israel's war with Iran, two weeks in
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Two weeks into the war with Iran, the military picture is rapidly evolving, even as broader patterns have begun to emerge.
